Resources
COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR FARMERS
NY FORWARD SAFETY PLAN TEMPLATE
How to Manange COVID-19 Risks on Dairy Farms
https://nydairyadmin.cce.cornell.edu/uploads/doc_729.pdf
Regional Ag Team Operations during COVID-19
https://nydairyadmin.cce.cornell.edu/uploads/doc_731.pdf
Interim Guidance for Animal Care Operations
https://nydairyadmin.cce.cornell.edu/uploads/doc_782.pdf
Stress Management
- THIS IS KEY RIGHT NOW- many farms are feeling stressed and with poor weather ahead that doesn't bode well.
- NY FarmNet is Open- Please remember, if you or a family member or friend needs someone to speak with in these uncertain times there is support is available who understands at 1-800-547-3276 and www.nyfarmnet.org
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 (TALK), www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
- Crisis Text Line Text "GOT 5" to 741-741, www.crisistextline.org
EDIL Program Re-Opening for Agricultural Business
EIDL Application Re-Opening
The EIDL Advance/Loan portal will be re-opening shortly. The re-opening of the portal is for agricultural businesses that were previously ineligible for the program. New non-agricultural business applications will not be accepted.
The portal will be opened for a limited period, and it is recommended that you apply as soon as possible. The link to the portal will be:
http://www.sba.gov/Disaster
If you have already applied under the streamlined application (March 30th to program closure), there is no need to re-apply.
Agricultural Businesses Defined:
Agricultural businesses includes those businesses engaged in the production of food and fiber, ranching, and raising of livestock, aquaculture, and all other farming and agricultural related industries (as defined by section 18(b) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 647(b)).
SBA is encouraging all eligible agricultural businesses with 500 or fewer employees wishing to apply to begin preparing their business financial information needed for their application.
Links to Services
General Questions & Links:
www.farmworker.cornell.edu and
www.trabajadores.cornell.edu (en Espa?ol)
Grants and Funding during COVID-19
• SENATE PASSES BILL- HOUSE SCHEDULED TO VOTE TODAY: PPP LOAN PROGRAM FUNDING replenished with $320 billion as well as EDIL funding of 60 billion AND expanding to Agricultural Businesses CLICK HERE for Application Information. NOTE: contact your lenders as soon as possible as funding is again available on a first come first serve basis.
• USDA Announces CFAP- Coronavirus Food Assistance Program that includes direct payments to farmers as well as product buy-ups to provide food to those in need.
• Farm Credit East Resources for FUNDING/COVID Including PPP Loan Application can be found by following the LINK HERE
• To see updated information on available relief loans, grants, or other funding check out this CCE NCRAT Blog Post on the topic. This is updated regularly.
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Upcoming Events
Navigating Solar Lease Agreements and the Solar Development Process: A Program for NY Farmers and Rural Landowners
October 26, 2021
Canton,
You have the opportunity to lease your farmland to a solar energy company! It sounds like a sweet deal, and you are interested, but you are not sure just how it works...
Goat Producers Update on Johnes Disease and How to Have a Clean Herd
October 28, 2021
November 4, 2021
Many producers are curious about how to prove they have a clean flock that is free of diseases like Johnes Disease, CLA and CAE. The second topic of the talk will be about how to test your herd for these diseases, what the tests tell you, and approximate costs. It is important to think about what your goals are for the testing program before you start.
Transition Cow Tuesdays
November 2, 2021
November 9, 2021
November 16, 2021
November 23, 2021
November 30, 2021
December 7, 2021
December 14, 2021
Have you… ...been working with the farm transition cow program but want to know more about the how, what and why? ...wanted to improve the transition cow performance of your herd but need to know where to start? ...wanted to increase the skills you bring to the farm or your farm employer? ...been wondering where you'll find the time to attend a course or workshop?
If so, this webinar series is designed for you
Announcements
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading rapidly across the world.
Although cities have the most sick people, the disease has reached rural communities of New York as well. Everyone needs to take this very seriously. Agriculture is an essential business, so many of us will continue to go to work. However, we all need to take precautions to stay safe and help prevent further spread of the disease. The key things to do are limit contact with other people and keep everything very clean. We've prepared a new resource to help Spanish- and English-speaking farm employees access credible, multi-lingual information that they can use right away. Here are this links to a printable resource for farms to use:English COVID 19 Procedures
Spanish COVID 19 Procedures
To see a full list of other relevant resources, click here.