DEADLINE EXTENDED
Due to statewide power outages last week as a result of Hurricane Zeta, the application deadline for the AASP Breeder, Broiler and Pullet Grower programs has been extended to Friday, November 13, 2020. Eligible grower should visit crf.alabama.gov or agi.alabama.gov to apply.
Eligibility requirements for each program are below.
Alabama Agriculture Stabilization Program Poultry Breeder Growers Eligibility
Before proceeding through the application, please verify that you are eligible. In order to be eligible for this program, you must meet the following criteria, provide the required documentation, and successfully submit the application for review.
Application Period Opens Tuesday, October 13th at 9:00 am and ends on Friday, November 6th.
Please apply at: crf.alabama.gov or agi.alabama.gov and follow links to the Alabama Agriculture Stabilization Program Poultry Breeder Application.
1. You must be an Alabama resident.
2. You must be able to provide documentation that you were a poultry grower of breeder chickens and that you:
- Experienced downtimes over 56 days between March 13, 2020 and October 15, 2020
- Have not received full compensation from your integrator for these disruptions
3. ADAI will require each applicant to submit the following to qualify for eligibility:
- Copy of W-9
- Successful submission of this application and signed certification and assurances form.
- Statement describing the square footage of poultry houses on your farm.
Please note:
Eligible breeder growers will be compensated for Increased Downtime using the following formula:
- Total compensation = (Number of days of downtime over 56 days x $0.0075 sq. foot x Number of square feet in poultry houses) minus any compensation paid by poultry integrator.
Alabama Agriculture Stabilization Program Poultry Broiler Growers Eligibility
Before proceeding through the application, please verify that you are eligible. In order to be eligible for this program, you must meet the following criteria, provide the required documentation, and successfully submit the application for review. Application Period Opens Tuesday, October 13th at 9:00 am and ends on Friday, November 6th. Please apply at: crf.alabama.gov or agi.alabama.gov and follow links to the Alabama Agriculture Stabilization Program Poultry Broiler Application.
1. You must be an Alabama resident.
2. You must be able to provide documentation that you were a poultry grower of broiler chickens and that you:
- Experienced downtimes over 17 days between March 13, 2020 and October 15, 2020,
- Experienced density reduction of 10% or more between March 13, 2020 and October 15, 2020, or
- Experienced both, downtimes over 17 days and a density reduction of 10% or more between March 13, 2020 and October 15, 2020, and
- Have not received full compensation from your integrator for these disruptions
3. ADAI will require each applicant to submit the following to qualify for eligibility:
- Copy of W-9
- Successful submission of this application and signed certification and assurances form.
- Applicable settlement sheets for each flock.
- Statement describing the square footage of poultry houses on your farm
Please note:
- Eligible broiler growers will be compensated for Increased Downtime using the following formula:
Total compensation = (Number of days of downtime over 17 days x $0.005 sq. foot x Number of square feet in poultry houses) minus any compensation paid by poultry integrator.
- Eligible broiler growers will be compensated for Density Reduction of 10% or more using the following formula:
Total compensation = (% Density cut x Contracted rate of pay x Pounds sold) minus any compensation paid by poultry integrator. *Contracted rate of pay is also known as base rate of pay.
Alabama Agriculture Stabilization Program Poultry Pullet Growers Eligibility
Before proceeding through the application, please verify that you are eligible. In order to be eligible for this program, you must meet the following criteria, provide the required documentation, and successfully submit the application for review. Application Period Opens Tuesday, October 13th at 9:00 am and ends on Friday, November 6th. Please apply at: crf.alabama.gov or agi.alabama.gov and follow links to the Alabama Agriculture Stabilization Program Poultry Pullet Application.
1. You must be an Alabama resident.
2. You must be able to provide documentation that you were a poultry grower of pullet chickens and that you:
- Experienced downtimes over 42 days between March 13, 2020 and October 15, 2020, and
- Have not received full compensation from your integrator for these disruptions
3. ADAI will require each applicant to submit the following to qualify for eligibility:
- Copy of W-9
- Successful submission of this application and signed certification and assurances form.
- Statement describing the square footage of poultry houses on your farm.
Please note:
Eligible pullet growers will be compensated for Increased Downtime using the following formula:
- Total compensation = (Number of days of downtime over 42 days x $0.002 sq. foot x Number of square feet in poultry houses) minus any compensation paid by poultry integrator.
If you have any questions regarding eligibility, please call 334-240-7100 or email: aasp-questions@agi.alabama.gov