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Covered Disaster

A severe event or condition, such as a major weather event (drought, hurricane, wildfire), a health crisis (pandemic), or anything else that causes farm workers to lose income, be unable to work, or be displaced.

Eligible Farm Worker Organization

A group that either has farm worker members or is a non-profit charity (like a 501(c)(3)) with experience helping farm workers, including those who move for work or work seasonally.

Farm Worker

An individual who has performed agricultural labor for wages for at least half their work time or earned at least half their income from farm work within the last two years.

Secretary

Refers to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, who is responsible for carrying out the provisions of this bill.

Fiscal Year

A 12-month period used for budgeting and accounting purposes by the government, typically starting on October 1st and ending on September 30th of the following calendar year.