Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act

Specifically, in the case of an excepted payment or benefit, the adjusted gross income limitation is waived if 75% or more of the average adjusted gross income for the person or entity is derived from farming, ranching, or silviculture activities. These activities include agritourism, direct-to-consumer marketing of agricultural products, and the sale of agricultural equipment owned by such person or entity.

The bill applies to the USDA

Livestock Indemnity Program;

Livestock Forage Disaster Program;

Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program;

Tree Assistance Program; and

Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.