COVID resources – Page 3 – Middle Tennessee Growers

EIDL Loan Application Portal Opened to Agricultural Enterprises Only

EIDL Loan Application Portal Opened to Agricultural Enterprises Only Posted on May 4, 2020 The Small Business Administration opened its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) portal on May 4, 2020, to agricultural enterprises only. This opening is due to the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act,...

BLOG SERIES: We Are Essential

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CCOF has introduced “We Are Essential,” a blog series that explores how the organic community is navigating the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Each week, the blog shares a new story that highlights how organic farms, ranches, and businesses are critical to the global response. For example,...

USDA Announces Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

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USDA's new Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) includes two major elements: Direct Support to Farmers and Ranchers and USDA Purchase and Distribution. The direct support program will provide $16 billion based on actual losses for agricultural producers where prices and market supply chains have been...

Twilight Q&A: Operating During the COVID-19 Pandemic – April 23, 2020

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Twilight Q&A: Operating During the COVID-19 Pandemic - April 23, 2020 The Twilight Q & A webinars continue this week. On Thursday, April 23, tune in at 9 pm for Garden Center Twilight Q&A: Operating During the COVID-19 Pandemic. You can register here. Garden Center operators...

WEBINAR: E-Commerce During COVID-19 – APR 24, 2020

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WEBINAR: E-Commerce During COVID-19 - APR 24, 2020 Friday, April 24, 12 PM EDT, E-Commerce During COVID-19: Opportunities for Food Producers to Make Direct Market Sales Online, hosted by the Council on Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (C-FARE) along with the Northeastern Agricultural and Resource...

JOIN CALL: Farm to School Transactions: Make the Sale! – APR 29, 2020

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JOIN CALL: Farm to School Transactions: Make the Sale! - APR 29, 2020 Schools across the state are in desperate need of products (fruits, veggies, proteins, and dairy) to serve to students during emergency COVID-19 school closures and summer food service operations. Topic: Farm to School Transactions:...

USDA Introduces COVID-19 Rural Resource Guide

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USDA Introduces COVID-19 Rural Resource Guide USDA unveiled The COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide, a resource for rural leaders on federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations, and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 8-page PDF guide lists resources for rural entities...

New Publication Date for Local Table

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New Publication Date for Local Table Hi everyone, Wow - how life has gone topsy turvy! I hope everyone had a blessed holiday - no matter your faith. I also hope you and your family are safe and doing as well as you can do...

Reminders + COVID Resources from UT Extension

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Reminders + COVID Resources from UT Extension It seems that while we are socially distancing, emails are abounding! In an effort to reduce what’s flooding your inbox, we now will send a weekly update of news, resources and upcoming webinars that may be of interest to...

WORKSHOPS: Rodale Institute April Workshops Move Online

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WORKSHOPS: Rodale Institute April Workshops Move Online Learn from our experts in the comfort of your own home. To ensure the health and safety of our local community, Rodale Institute has recently adapted our events calendar. Though making these changes has been unexpected, we're thrilled to...