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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
Minnesota Farm and Rural Helpline
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Farm and Rural Helpline: 833-600-2670. Website
March 24, 2020
MOSES COVID-19 Resources for Farmers
This resource page from MOSES will be updated regularly. Resources
April 2, 2020
MOSES Organic Farming Podcast
The hour-long podcast notes that with the incredible uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are experiencing mental health problems for the first time, and the added stress is worsening many peoples’ underlying mental health conditions. The podcast can help you recognize mental health issues in yourself or others and give you suggestions on how […]
April 27, 2020
Moving Your Farm Online Free Webinar
From Michael Kilpatrick at GrowingFarmers.com. Interviews with several different farmers on how they moved their sales online and the impact it has made on their business. Also includes a 10 minute tutorial on how to set up Local Line, an online software solution for farmers. Visit The Resource
March 30, 2020
Mutual Aid Resources
National guide to mutual aid resources started in the Bay area. This COVID-19 resource list was initiated by Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE) and is Bay Area, CA focused. Mutual Aid Resources
March 26, 2020
NASDA Directory
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Directory and COVID resources. Directory
April 3, 2020
National Center for Farmworker Health Resources for Farm Workers (en español)
Spanish and English language resources regarding emergency preparedness and general guidance for migrant farmworkers and their employers. This is an essential source of information and updates for agricultural employers of migrant or guest workers.
April 27, 2020
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 helpline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or chat online: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/.
March 24, 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
NC State’s Covid-19 Resources
This page includes a number of resources from NC State that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals at home and for food environments such as restaurants, grocery stores, and farms, some of which are in Spanish. Includes infosheets for food banks, community gardens, u-pick farms, and grocery stores. […]
March 23, 2020
NCAT ATTRA COVID-19 Recursos en español
Lista de recursos organizados por NCAT ATTRA sobre temas relacionados con COVID-19 para agricultores, incluidos mercados de agricultores, asistencia financiera, comercialización y seguridad alimentaria. Visita El Recurso
April 9, 2020
Nebraska Rural Response Hotline
Rural Response Hotline: 800-464-0258 The hotline offers access to many attorneys, financial advisors, professional counselors, mediators, clergy, and others. There are 167 behavioral health professionals working with the Rural Response Hotline. Ask about no-cost vouchers for counseling services.
March 24, 2020
New England COVID-19 Matchmaking
This spreadsheet helps match up needs and surplus in the New England institutional food system. Focus areas include institutional food, resources, labor, and technical assistance mutual aid. Spreadsheet
April 2, 2020
New Mexico Farmers Market Guidance
From the New Mexico Farmers Market Association – guidance for market managers and vendors for safe operation during COVID-19. Visit The Resource
April 10, 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
Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network Directory
Evolving list of US farms/ranches/aggregators that ship or do home delivery of frozen niche meats for customers to search and order from. Most of the farmers listed utilize practices such as grass-finishing, pasture-raising, no sub-therapeutic antibiotics or hormones, and if they feed grains they are mostly organic or non-GMO. Directory
April 2, 2020
NSAC COVID-19 Response Page
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition’s COVID-19 response page with policy advocacy opportunities and resources. Visit the Page
March 20, 2020
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 […]
Ohio Guidance for Farmers Markets
This resource from the Ohio Farmers Market Network includes guidance for market managers and vendors, including links to instructional photos and other resources. Visit The Resource
April 10, 2020
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
March 26, 2020
Oregon Tilth: Questions for Considering Online Sales Platforms
Collection of recommended questions when considering online sales platforms for direct-market farms, along with responses from a few online sales platforms. Also links to webinar hosted by Oregon Tilth. Visit The Resource
March 30, 2020
PA Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
If you have low income and limited resources, you may be able to receive cash assistance through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or General Assistance. PA TANF
March 25, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program: Loan Calculation Spreadsheet
This template, built by PASA, helps you calculate the maximum loan amount for which you’ll be eligible. You’ll need this calculation to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. It accompanies our webinar, “COVID-19 Financial Assistance for Farms & Small Businesses.” Note: PPP funds are currently exhausted, though funds may soon be replenished by […]
April 21, 2020
Pennsylvania COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program
Provides working capital financing to small businesses located within the Commonwealth that are adversely impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Working capital, for purposes of this program, is considered capital used by a small business for operations, excluding fixed assets and production machinery and equipment. An eligible small business enterprise is a for-profit corporation, limited liability […]
April 10, 2020
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture COVID-19 Resources
A list of resources from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture on COVID-19. Resource Page
March 26, 2020
Pennsylvania Guidance for Farm Preparedness
Guidance from the PA Department of Agriculture regarding on farm preparedness. Visit The Resource
April 10, 2020
Pennsylvania Guidance for Farmers Markets and On-Farm Markets
Guidance from the PA Department of Agriculture regarding farmers market operation. Visit The Resource
PROGRAMA DE ASISTENCIA ALIMENTARIA CORONAVIRUS para Cultivos especializados
Como aplicar al program federal de CFAP para productores de cultivos especializados Visita El Recurso
September 22, 2020
PROGRAMA DE ASISTENCIA ALIMENTARIA CORONAVIRUS para Productores de cultivos no especializados
Como aplicar al programa federal de CFAP de cultivos no especializados Visita El Recurso
PROGRAMA DE ASISTENCIA ALIMENTARIA CORONAVIRUS para Productores de ganado
Como aplicar al program federal de CFAP para productores de ganado Visita El Recurso
PROGRAMA DE ASISTENCIA ALIMENTARIA CORONAVIRUS para Productores lácteos
Como aplicar al program federal de CFAP para productores lácteos Visita El Recurso
Purdue Guide to Alternative Delivery Systems
A Guide to Alternative Delivery Systems for Local Producers During the COVID-19 Pandemic from Purdue Extension. This guide offers ideas and guidance on the following: Social media marketing tips to advertise alternative delivery systems; Food safety and handling standards, plus additional COVID-19-related precautions; Alternative delivery system options, including: On-farm pickups or roadside stands, Off-farm pickups […]
March 26, 2020
Racial Equity Tools
The COVID-19 Racial Equity & Social Justice list includes information that will help communities and activists as they work to understand and respond to the moment and for the long haul. The Racial Equity Tools COVID-19 Resources are arranged in categories to help you sift through the material. Racial Equity Tools
April 24, 2020
RAFI USA Crisis Hotline
Farming is a challenging job and RAFI USA understands that sometimes, things happen that are beyond your control. Farm crises take many forms and can result from many different issues – disasters, droughts, low grain prices, low yield, low cattle prices, etc. The earlier you seek assistance, the more options may be available to you. […]
August 25, 2020
Relief and Legal Assistance Resources for Massachusetts Small Businesses and Non-Profits
A Coalition of law firms, nonprofits and governmental agencies in Massachusetts has joined forces to help small businesses and nonprofits in the greater Boston area access emergency loans and other sources of relief. This site provides information about sources of relief for small businesses, including tax relief, and an application to apply for pro-bono legal […]
April 28, 2020
Resources for CA Farmers & Ranchers in English
Includes information on CA FarmLink’s loan services, including emergency assistance loans; business assistance offerings; and links to land-related services. English version. Visit The Resource
April 1, 2020
Rural Mental Health Toolkit
Colorado Department of Agriculture Rural Mental Health Toolkit Resource
June 1, 2020
Schoharie County Microenterprise Grant
The Schoharie County Industrial Development Agency (SCIDA) in New York is launching the 2020-2021 Schoharie County Microenterprise Grant Program, which prioritizes agribusinesses in the County. Applications are due 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2020. The Schoharie County Microenterprise Grant Program will assist businesses that create new jobs for low to moderate income persons and businesses […]
April 17, 2020
SCORE Business Mentoring and Education
SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, with more than 10,000 volunteers in over 250 chapters. For over 50 years, SCORE has served as America’s premier source of free business mentoring and education. SCORE
March 25, 2020
Shared Work Program
Shared Work lets you keep trained staff and avoid layoffs. Employees can receive partial Unemployment Insurance benefits while working reduced hours. Full-time, part-time and seasonal employees are eligible. Visit The Resource
March 20, 2020
Short Instagram Videos about the CARES Act
Short Instagram videos breaking down the CARES Act. Visit The Resource
April 1, 2020
Skidmore College Food and Farm Map
Upper Hudson map focused on farms and food access with COVID-19 response landing page. Visit the Map
March 20, 2020
Small Business Emergency Relief Fund
To support disadvantaged minority and women owned businesses, this fund from TruFund Financial Services offers grants up to $10,000 and no application fees on loans. Eligible applicants are business started prior to August 2019 located in New York, Northern New Jersey, Texas, Alabama and Louisiana with a demonstrated economic injury from COVID-19. Eligible uses are […]
April 25, 2020
Small Business Relief Fund
The GoFundMe.org Small Business Relief Fund will provide micro-grants to qualifying small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Small Business Relief Fund is part of the Small Business Relief Initiative : a program supported by GoFundMe, Yelp, and Intuit QuickBooks. The Small Business Relief Initiative will supply financial assistance and support to businesses […]
March 26, 2020
Sonoma County Undocufund
Provides support to undocumented community members who work in temporary or low-wage jobs, without access to sick leave, unemployment or the ability to work remotely. Undocufund
March 25, 2020
Soul Fire Farm Resource List
List of resources compiled by Soul Fire Farm, Black Farmer Fund, and Northeast Farmers of Color. Soul Fire Farm Resource List
March 24, 2020
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