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 result of COVID-19. The Fund is designed to strengthen work already happening in our communities and to increase the capacity of local organizations to respond to emerging needs.