New York State has launched a program to help agricultural producers impacted by tariff policies from the Trump Administration. On Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the release of the $30 million Agriculture Resiliency Against Tariffs Program, which was part of her 2026 State of the State Address. The program will help offset rising costs and market loss that farmers statewide faced last year due to tariffs. Hochul says it will provide direct payments of a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $25,000 to eligible producers. Distribution of funds will be determined through two tracks:
- Track 1: cow dairy farms
- Track 2: livestock, livestock products, specialty crops, aquaculture
Eligible applicants must fill out a general application, provide agricultural sales or milk production data and meet specific criteria, including:
- Applicants must have at least two-thirds of federal gross income in excess of $30,000 derived from agricultural activities, as defined by New York State Tax Law.
- Applicants must produce eligible crops within New York State.
- Eligibility and production data must be certified by a qualified financial professional.
- All applicants must provide a complete substitute W-9 form, necessary for payment.
- Dairy farm applicants must sign a records release form, allowing confirmation of milk production data.
