Spokane Valley, WA (Oct. 6, 2023) – The Farm Service Agency in Washington is hosting an informational workshop on Oct. 13, 2023, to inform producers of available funding under the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program (FLSP).

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Farm Service Agency to Host Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program Workshop

Spokane Valley, WA (Oct. 6, 2023) – The Farm Service Agency in Washington is hosting an informational workshop on Oct. 13, 2023, to inform producers of available funding under the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program (FLSP).

FLSP will award up to $65 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to provide support for agricultural employers in implementing robust labor standards to promote a safe, healthy work environment for both U.S. workers and workers hired from northern Central American countries under the seasonal H-2A visa program. The program is funded by the Farm Service Agency and will be administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service and the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center.

Panelists from USDA will discuss FLSP basics, the application process, and eligibility criteria. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to engage with panelists during a facilitated question-and-answer session following the presentation.

Date: Friday, October 13, 2023

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Platform: Microsoft Teams

The workshop will be held via Microsoft Teams. Registration is not required. To access the event, following the workshop link below.

Workshop Link: Click here to join the meeting.

For more information about FLSP, please refer to the program website or view the FLSP factsheet. For questions about FLSP, please email FLSPgrants@usda.gov.

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