Sign-up form for farmers in St. Lawrence County for free hand sanitizer and face coverings. Request supplies here.
Resources for all ag businesses to create the required farm business safety plan:
2. Ag Workforce Development Business Safety Plan Support for Farmers: http://agworkforce.cals.cornell.edu/ny-forward-business-safety-plan/
3. Cornell Institute for Food Safety: https://instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/food-industry-resources/
Below are additional resources, best practices, funding sources and more for employers and employees engaged in food production.
CORNELL COLLEGE OF AG AND LIFE SCIENCES (CALS)
General Questions & Links
Food Production, Processing & Safety Questions
Employment & Agricultural Workforce Questions
Cornell Small Farms Resiliency Resources
Financial & Mental Health Resources for Farmers
Produce Safety Alliance
Many resources including templates for farm food safety plans
North Country Regional Ag Team
Crops, dairy, business management and more for the 6-county region
LOANS & GRANTS
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
USDA is implementing Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 for
agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and
associated costs because of COVID-19. Farm Service Agency is accepting CFAP2 applications from September 21 to December 11, 2020.
John May Safety Fund
grants up to $5,000 to improve work-related safety on the farm, from NYCAMH (New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health), applications accepted on a rolling basis
American Farmland Trust, Farmer Relief Fund
Grants up to $1,000 per farm for direct marketing farmers impacted by COVID-19
Small Business Administration Resources and Disaster Loans
Low-interest loans for working capital are
available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small
aquaculture businesses and most private non-profit organizations suffering
substantial economic injury as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Information on the
program, how to apply, and a webinar can be found on ESD’s website located
here:
FARMS Farmers Emergency Fund
Assistance up to $500. Provides funds to small farmers (no more than 500 acre farm) for
payments of utility, medical, farm labour, equipment repair, or the
purchase of seed if suffered recent crop loss.
OTHER RESOURCES
Ag and Markets
Includes latest news, interim guidance for animal care handlers, guidance for food manufacturing facilities, waivers, mass gatherings and more
University of Vermont (UVM), Ag Engineering
Considerations for fruit and vegetable growers amid COVID-19, Chris Callahan
FDA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Coronavirus
Food Industry Association
Includes short-term best practices for food industry, including sample letter template for ag/food workers traveling during the pandemic
The Direct Market Farmer's Guide to COVID-19
Guidance from Local Line on repositioning your business with online sales paired with pickup or delivery
Farmer's Legal Action Group Guide to COVID-19
updated as of 4/13/2020,
Farmers Market Federation
Recommendations for markets including best practices, resources and examples
NYS Farmers Market Federation
Guidelines in New York State
Livestock Sales
Dairy Specific Resources
US Dept.of Transportation, Emergency Declaration
National Young Farmers Coalition
Comparison of Direct Sales Platforms
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility
NYS Guidance on Essential Businesses and Executive Order of Workplace Reduction
Penn State Extension, Free Online Classes
PSU is offering dozens of online classes for no cost, topics including food safety, best agricultural practices, horticulture, environmental stewardship, business management and more
Maria 'Flip' Filippi
Local Foods Program Leader & Harvest Kitchen Manager
mpf65@cornell.edu
315-379-9192 ext 229
Last updated May 3, 2021