Understanding COVID Relief for Agriculture  

January 19, 2021  

Farmers, ranchers and agribusiness are still trying to wrap their minds around COVID relief programs.

From the Paycheck Protection Program enrollment and forgiveness process, CFAP payments to producers and more. It can be hard to grasp.

In this Wipfli Spotlight on Agriculture Podcast, Lane Nordlund is joined by Wipfli’s Brad Cook to discuss these important topics.  Click play to listen to the conversation. 

For more on Wipfli and all the tools and resources they provide agricultural producers and agribusiness click here. 

Source: Western Ag Network, LaneCast Ag Podcast 


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