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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 […]
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 […]
Donate to UndocuFund for Disaster Relief in Sonoma County, CA
An estimated 38,500 undocumented immigrants live in Sonoma County. Unlike other victims, undocumented immigrants do not qualify for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Even when they do qualify for services, many undocumented immigrants are unlikely to pursue those benefits due to fear of immigration enforcement, lack of familiarity with official institutions, and […]
Employment Law FAQ for Vermont Farmers and Farm Workers Related to COVID-19
With workplaces upended during the COVID-19 crisis, farms are finding themselves in uncharted territory. The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems created a guide to employment law for Vermont farmers and farm workers covering some of the most pressing questions raised by the novel coronavirus: from paid sick leave, to unemployment insurance, to rules for […]
April 17, 2020
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: New Paid Leave Programs
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. These provisions will apply from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Visit The Resource
March 30, 2020
FAQ on Funding Programs Available to Small and Mid-Size Farms
Q&A on various funding programs, including SBA programs, USDA programs, and state and local programs. Visit The Resource
April 21, 2020
Farm Aid Farmer Resource Network
Farm Aid’s goal is to connect farmers with helpful services, resources, and opportunities specific to their individual needs. Their Farmer Resource Network offers many ways to connect. Farmer Resource Network
August 25, 2020
Farm Net Financial and Mental Health Resources
Farm Net Financial and Mental Health Resources for Farmers Resources
April 9, 2020
Vermont Farmer Emergency Fund
NOFA-VT’s Farmer Emergency Fund supports organic and NOFA-VT member farmers who have been adversely affected by natural and unnatural disasters, such as crop failure, extreme weather, flooding, fire, or barn collapse. The Farmer Emergency Fund provides grants and zero percent interest loans to farmers in need as funds are available. Current project includes collecting names […]
April 10, 2020
Farmworker Relief Program
During this time of uncertainty, our farms may temporarily lose employees due to COVID-19 as they may have to quarantine and convalesce. They are looking for willing and able people to become potential employees. We have created a database for our members to use as a recruiting resource to find potential applicants. The farm interested […]
September 22, 2020
Fondo de respuesta y reconstrucción de sistemas agrícolas y alimentarios de Colorado
El Fondo reconoce que las situaciones de emergencia agravan el impacto de las desigualdades sociales y económicas que afectan a las comunidades. Por lo tanto, este Fondo proporcionará recursos flexibles a los productores y entidades que trabajan para satisfacer las necesidades de los pequeños y medianos productores (con ingresos brutos agrícolas en efectivo de 2019 […]
April 28, 2020
Free Help Accessing Social Services
If you need assistance paying housing bills, accessing free childcare, or other essential services, 211 can help connect you to those services. 211 is the most comprehensive source of locally curated social services information in the US and most of Canada. Visit The Resource
March 20, 2020
Free Legal Services for Farmers from FLAG
For free legal services and support from the Farmers’ Legal Action Group, farmers can call their national toll-free hotline at 877-860-4349. More Information
May 1, 2020
Gig Workers Collective Resource List
This resource list from the Gig Workers Collective can be helpful if your off-farm gig-economy job has been closed. Visit The Resource
March 26, 2020
GrowNYC Farmer Assistance Coronavirus Response Resources
This document is a regularly-updated sheet of resources from GrowNYC for farmers covering access to capital, access to markets, access to labor, emergency policies affecting farm businesses, and free webinars/trainings. Coronavirus Response Resources
Hoosier Harvest Market
The farmer/member-owned Hoosier Harvest Market (HHM) works to bridge the gap between Indiana food producers and consumers in search of high-quality, safe and healthful local foods—members deliver primarily to central Indiana. Producers in Indiana’s northern or southern regions should reach out to HHM to explore new areas of operation for the cooperative. Hoosier Harvest Market
March 27, 2020
House Agriculture Committee COVID-19 Resources
This page includes helpful resources and fact sheets for food and agriculture. Resources
April 2, 2020
How To Apply For Disaster Support If You’re Out Of Work Or Have Storm Damage To Repair
When the governor issues a disaster proclamation, or when the federal government grants a disaster proclamation request, residents who are eligible can apply for assistance grants to pay for things like repairs, food, and other necessities. Those grants have deadlines and are open now for people who live in the 27 counties where Gov. Kim […]
August 25, 2020
How to Help Iowans Who Need It Right Now
Many organizations are working to help Iowans are asking for financial support at this time. Some towns are posting about the need for volunteers and supplies to local Facebook pages or groups. Search and check for those for your area and check out this list of ways you can help from Iowa Public Radio. […]
Land For Good Farm & Food System Resources amid COVID-19
Compilation of links to resources from Land For Good to provide farmers across New England with the information and resources they need to adapt and sustain their farm businesses. Visit The Resource
March 26, 2020
LISC/Verizon Small Business Grants
Grants up to $10k for small businesses with a focus on POC-owned/historically underserved communities. Apply
April 2, 2020
Maine COVID-19 Farmer Resource List
List of resources for farmers in Maine, organized by category. Farmer Resource List
March 26, 2020
Minnesota Disaster Recovery Loan Program
The Rural Finance Authority’s (RFA) Disaster Recovery Loan Program funds can now be used to address the following needs during a Peacetime Emergency Declaration. You can apply for funds if your farm operation: Experienced a loss of revenue due to human disease (such as COVID-19) Experienced a loss of revenue due to highly contagious animal […]
April 10, 2020
MOSES COVID-19 Resources for Farmers
This resource page from MOSES will be updated regularly. Resources
April 2, 2020
Navigating COVID-19 Relief for Farmers
Quick summary of COVID-19 relief for farmers, with advice on navigating these programs. Resumen rápido del alivio de COVID-19 para los agricultores, con consejos sobre cómo navegar por estos programas. Visit The Resource
May 8, 2020
Navigating Disaster Assistance for Farmers Chart and Guide
Succinct chart comparing 20+ disaster relief programs for farmers, and a short guide to approaching farm disasters. Resource from Rafi USA, Farm Aid, Farmers’ Legal Action Group. Link
April 3, 2020
New York Forward Loan Fund
New York Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF) is a new economic recovery loan program aimed at supporting New York State small businesses, nonprofits and small landlords as they reopen after the COVID-19 outbreak and NYS on PAUSE. NYFLF targets the state’s small businesses with 50 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees (90% of all businesses), nonprofits […]
March 15, 2021
NY Paid Sick Leave during COVID-19
The new law enacts emergency paid sick leave to guarantee workers job protection and provide financial compensation while they are on a mandatory or precautionary quarantine due to the Coronavirus in New York state. Visit The Resource
March 26, 2020
NYC Small Business Continuity Loan Fund
To help small businesses deal with the impact of COVID-19, the City has launched the NYC Small Business Continuity Loan Fund to companies as they face decreased revenue. Businesses with fewer than 100 employees who have seen sales decreases of 25% or more will be eligible for zero interest loans of up to $75,000 to […]
One Fair Wage Emergency Coronavirus Tipped and Service Worker Fund
This resource from One Fair Wage provides cash assistance to restaurant workers, car service drivers, delivery workers, personal service workers, and more who need the money they aren’t getting to survive. Visit The Resource
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