Payment program
Massachusetts Natural Disaster Recovery II Program for Agriculture (2023–2024)
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
What you can get
MDAR determines payment amounts after reviewing eligible losses and documentation under the Request for Response; additional loss thresholds and prior-assistance rules apply.
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, Producers with eligible Massachusetts weather losses in 2023 or 2024 and ownership share and production risk in affected crops, livestock or timber
- Coverage
- MA
- Deadline & timing
- Due October 30, 2026. Deadline extended on September 18 from September 30 to October 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eligible losses must arise from qualifying 2023 or 2024 weather events; submit proof of loss and application via MDAR.
risk managementland programs
Optional expert service · $249
Turn program research into an application package.
An eligibility screen for one farm, a shortlist of up to three relevant programs, and draft practice justifications and a document checklist for one selected application. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.
Last verified Oct 3, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.