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2020 NOFA Vermont Relief Milker Fund
In the face of the COVID-19 Pandemic, NOFA Vermont has made a portion of our Farmer Emergency Fund available specifically to cover the cost of dairy farmers hiring temporary relief milkers. This program is intended for dairy farm owners or workers to be able to take the time off they need to recover in the […]
September 22, 2020
Webinar “Farm to Freezer: The Logistics of Online Sales and Shipping Meat”
Recorded on April 2, 2020. Hear from three experienced panelists who sell their meats online & ship direct to consumers. Let’s turn the COVID-19 pandemic into an opportunity to connect our niche meats to hungry consumers. Topics will include: setting up an online store, different web platforms, accepting payments, updating inventory, meat selection, subscriptions versus […]
April 1, 2020
Farm to rural grocery toolkit webinar
Recording of webinar from 4/21. This special series of the University of Minnesota Extension’s Local Foods College is in response to the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic. The free, online, distance-learning opportunity provides a forum for the small farm and food communities to connect, network, and share information that can help us all navigate a path forward […]
April 17, 2020
Farm Commons EIDL Disaster Loan Webinar
Farm Commons, an agricultural law focused non-profit, hosted a webinar for farmers on the EIDL program on Wednesday, April 29th. View the Recording
April 24, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program Webinar from Farm Credit East
A cornerstone provision of the CARES Act is the Paycheck Protection Program, a forgivable loan program administered by the Small Business Administration, to provide loans to businesses impacted by the current state of the economy. Recorded on Monday, April 6, Farm Credit East went over the basics of the program, what size loan you may […]
April 3, 2020
Webinar “Farmworkers and Coronavirus: What you need to know and what you can do now”
Recording of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Webinar titled “Farmworkers and Coronavirus: What you need to know and what you can do now” Visit The Resource
April 2, 2020
CT Department of Ag Farm Map
Connecticut Department of Ag Farm Map, updated for COVID-19 response. Visit the Map
March 20, 2020
A Comprehensive Guide to Food Safety and Coronavirus
This article dives into what we know about the virus followed by some basic rules to safely shop, cook, and order food. Food Safety and Coronavirus
March 30, 2020
Accion East Coast COVID-19 Relief Program
Accion has launched its COVID-19 Relief Program with the aim of helping over 2,000 small business owners withstand and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, preserving critical jobs and livelihoods. Visit The Resource
April 25, 2020
ACORN Champlain Valley map of local farms
ACORN is currently doing a project to connect farmers and food producers with the public in an effort to help replace lost business from the closure of restaurants and farmers’ markets. As part of the project, ACORN has created an online interactive map using Google maps of the nearly 250 farms and food producers in […]
April 27, 2020
Adirondack Harvest Map
Adirondack Harvest map of local farms and food businesses. Map
March 20, 2020
Agricultores y Ganaderos: California FarmLink está aquí para servir.
Incluye información sobre los servicios de préstamos de CA FarmLink, incluidos los préstamos de asistencia de emergencia; ofertas de asistencia comercial; y enlaces a servicios relacionados con la tierra. Visita el Recurso
April 1, 2020
AgriSafe Webinar: “What Ag Producers Need to Know About COVID19”
Recording of Agrisafe webinar from 3/23/20. Summary Coronavirus has gained attention worldwide as an emerging infectious disease. This webinar is intended to share evidence-based information about COVID19 and to help agricultural producers identify strategies for responding on their farm. Intended Audience Agricultural producers, ranchers, farmers, farmworkers, veterinarians, Extension personnel, rural health care providers, and others […]
March 23, 2020
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Protecting your mental health during the coronavirus pandemic. Visit the link
ANCA COVID-19 Local Food Access Map
ANCA is compiling a map of farm stores in our region that are remaining open during the COVID-19 pandemic, including farms offering alternative buying options. Click on an individual farm’s icon for location and contact information. We will strive to keep this map updated, but please contact individual farms before venturing out. If you are […]
April 2, 2020
ATTRA Free Resources
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), home of the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, has announced that it is now providing all the technical resources on the ATTRA website at no cost. This means that you no longer need to pay an annual subscription fee or individual publication fee to access any of our digital […]
March 26, 2020
Bernoulli Finance Resource List
The Phoenix from Bernoulli Finance: a post-COVID resource list for the businesses ready to fight back. Includes loans, grants, tax relief, corporate discounts, etc. for multiple states. Visit The Resource
Business Financial Resources List
PA Department of Community and Economic Development Business Resources refers business owners to all available financial resources. Visit The Resource
Puente COVID-19 Public Health Response Fund
Puente’s COVID-19 Public Health Response Fund. Funds directed toward primarily Latino farm workers and other low-wage worker families on the San Mateo Coast who have lost work hours or were laid off. Puente
March 25, 2020
CAFF California Directory of Local Farms
In response to disruptions in our local food supply and demand due to COVID-19, CAFF is working to connect producers, food hubs, distributors, buyers, and other food businesses in an effort to fill market gaps. Add your selling and buying needs to this online spreadsheet and use it to find others with matching needs. How […]
April 24, 2020
California Family Farmer Emergency Fund
It’s in these times of crisis that we realize just how valuable–and vulnerable–our family farmers are. Due to the impacts of COVID-19, farmers from across the state, particularly farmers of color and those from immigrant communities, must weather an economic storm that many are unprepared for. Our emergency fund will directly support family farmers–anchors of […]
May 20, 2020
Carolina Farm Stewards Map
CFSA list and map of farms offering services. Visit the Map
March 20, 2020
CDC: Enfermedad del coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
Enfermedad del coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).
June 1, 2020
CDC’s Frequently Asked Questions about Covid-19
This resource from the CDC aims to answer frequently asked questions about Covid-19, including how it spreads, how to protect yourself, symptoms, etc. CDC’s Frequently Asked Questions
March 23, 2020
CFSA’s Guide to When to Clean, Sanitize, or Disinfect
Simple chart on when to clean, disinfect, or sanitize your hands, food-contact surfaces, and other high-touch surfaces. Visit the Resource
September 22, 2020
Changes to FSA Farm Loan, Disaster, Conservation and Safety Net Programs
FSA is relaxing the loan-making process and adding flexibilities for servicing direct and guaranteed loans to provide credit to producers in need. Visit The Resource
April 1, 2020
Colorado Farm & Food Systems Respond & Rebuild Fund
The Fund acknowledges that emergency situations compound the impact of social and economic inequities that impact communities. Therefore, this Fund will provide flexible resources to producers and entities working to support the needs of small- and mid-sized producers (with 2019 gross cash farm income between $1,000 and $1 million) who are negatively impacted as a […]
April 28, 2020
Colorado Farmers Markets Guidance
Regularly updated information for farmers markets, including guidance on PPE sources, food safety, and mitigating the spread of COVID-19 at markets. Visit The Resource
May 8, 2020
Connecticut COVID-19 Resources for Agricultural Industry
From the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, includes guidance for farms and farmers markets during COVID-19. Visit The Resource
April 10, 2020
Consejos Para El Coronavirus (COVID-19)
New York State Departments of Agriculture, Labor, and Health’s Consejos Para El Coronavirus (COVID-19) Recurso
June 5, 2020
Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development COVID-19 Resources
A resource to help Spanish- and English-speaking farm employees access credible, multi-lingual information that they can use right away. They are offered in English and Spanish, and the content is the same. They’re keeping both documents up to date during the present COVID-19 crisis. Resource
April 27, 2020
Cornell: Recursos para Trabajadores Agrícolas
El Programa de Apoyo a Los Trabajadores Agrícolas de Cornell (llamado The Cornell Farmworker Program y abreviado “CFP” en inglés) se dedica a mejorar las condiciones de vida y trabajo para los/as trabajadores/as agrícolas y sus familias. Este programa busca que las comunidades locales reconozcan las contribuciones a la sociedad, la aceptación, y la participación […]
June 1, 2020
Cornell University’s Food Industry Resources for Covid-19
The Institute for Food Safety at Cornell University compiled these resources to answer questions around the risks associated with food production and to employees from Covid-19 to ensure that a safe and robust food supply is maintained for the public. Covid-19 Food Industry Resources
March 23, 2020
Coronavirus Financial Bridge Loan Program
The Coronavirus Financial Bridge Loan Program provides interest-free loans on a nonsectarian basis for up to $5,000 to residents of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Westmoreland, Washington, and Armstrong counties who are facing financial challenges caused by the Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak. Visit The Resource
March 20, 2020
Coronavirus Financial Impact Loan
The Coronavirus Financial Impact Loan Program from the Hebrew Free Loan Association provides interest-free loans of $2,000-$5,000 to residents of New York City’s five boroughs, Westchester, or Long Island who are facing financial challenges caused by the Coronavirus outbreak. Visit The Resource
March 26, 2020
Coronavirus Food Systems Media Coverage
This resources is a collection of links to articles and media coverage on different aspects of COVID-19 as it relates to food systems work. The list features a Food Justice and Food Sovereignty section as well as information on food safety. Media Collection
March 30, 2020
COVID-19 Adaptation Fund for Farmers in Alabama
Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network is offering mini-grants to farmers and farmers markets in Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Blount, and Walker Counties, to cover costs associated with adapting to COVID-19. These mini-grants — averaging $500 or less — can cover the cost of safety and accessibility upgrades, as well as any adaptive measures that enable farmers […]
June 8, 2020
COVID-19 Food Safety for Specialty Crop Farms
This document from Ohio State University Extension offers COVID-19 food safety guidance for the operators of specialty crop farms. COVID-19 Food Safety for Specialty Crop Farms
April 8, 2020
COVID-19 Guidance for Massachusetts Market Managers
From Mass Farmers Markets – guidance for market managers and vendors for safe operation during COVID-19. Visit The Resource
April 10, 2020
COVID-19 Guidelines for Pennsylvania Farmers and Markets
PASA is a Pennsylvania-based sustainable agriculture association founded in 1992. They have compiled guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) in response to COVID-19 for farms, markets, and other agricultural businesses. Watch a webinar reviewing these guidelines and others in further detail, hosted by PASA Executive Director Hannah Smith-Brubaker and Brian Moyer from Penn […]
March 26, 2020
COVID-19 Information for Growers, Food Workers & the Agriculture Industry
This information from Rutgers University is geared toward growers, food workers, and the agriculture industry and is updated regularly. COVID-19 Info for Growers, Food Workers, and the Ag Industry
April 1, 2020
COVID-19 Information for Vermont Agriculture and Food Businesses
In an effort to keep Vermont agricultural producers, businesses and service providers as up-to-date as possible on health and safety issues with the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the State of Vermont Agency of Agriculture will be maintaining the most recent information and guidance from the Vermont Department of Health and other sources. Please visit the page […]
March 26, 2020
COVID-19 Readiness Assessment for Continuity of Farm Business
This is an open-source checklist created by PA Sustainable Agriculture (PASA), in collaboration with Penn State Extension, for developing a continuity of business plan during the coronavirus pandemic. Farmers, market managers, and related businesses are permitted to use, modify, and distribute this resource as needed. Visit The Resource
April 21, 2020
COVID-19 Response and Resources for California Farms
CAFF is compiling tips, resources, and guidelines to help keep farmers safe, informed and in business during the COVID-19 crisis. Resources
March 30, 2020
COVID-19 Tactics and Resources from Olivia Tincani
In an effort to support the producer community during the COVID-19 crisis, Olivia Tincani has compiled a list of tactics and resources to help care for yourselves and your business during this difficult time. They will regularly update this page with new content, so please check back for the latest information. Be in touch with […]
March 26, 2020
COVID-19 Relief Loan Program
Accion provides one-on-one support to small business owners to access publicly sourced disaster relief funds at the city, state and federal level in each of our core markets, and a COVID-19 Relief Loan to 500 small business owners who aren’t a fit for the public relief programs. This loan includes multi-month deferment on the first […]
Derecho Recovery Resources for Iowa
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has issued disaster proclamations to mobilize critical resources for over two dozen counties. This proclamation, includes grant assistance, debris removal services, and other essential supplies. Derecho Recovery Resources
August 25, 2020
Disinfectants for Use Against Covid-19
This list includes products that meet EPA’s criteria for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes the disease Covid-19. Disinfectants for Covid-19
March 30, 2020
Donate to Puente’s Emergency Fire Relief Fund for South Coast Families in California
On Sunday August 16, multiple fires began burning near the communities of Pescadero, Loma Mar, and out on Highway 1 near Año Nuevo. Firefighters have been working nonstop on the frontlines and so far there is only 13% containment of the fires. As of August 24th, the CZU August Lightning Complex Fire has consumed more […]
August 25, 2020
Donate to the Project Protect Food Systems Fund for Farm Workers
The Colorado Immigrant Food Systems Workers Rapid Response Team formed in March of 2020 in direct response to the COVID crisis, this group focuses on concerns important to immigrant and undocumented food workers as communities consistently left unaccounted for and intentionally omitted from published data. Many of the group conveners are longstanding advocates for agricultural system […]
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