The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the U.S. Virgin Islands opened enrollment today for the Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment Program (RTCP) for fiscal year 2025. The enrollment period begins July 7 and will run through Sept. 30. The deadline for producers to provide supporting documentation is Nov. 3, 2025.
RTCP helps U.S. farmers and ranchers offset a portion of the cost of transporting agricultural products over long distances.
“The Regional Transportation Cost Payment Program is a real lifeline for producers, helping cover the extra transportation costs that can add up fast,” said Marcinda Kester, Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director in Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands. “This crucial financial support puts Farmers First by keeping farmers and ranchers competitive, especially in remote or high-cost areas.”