COVID-19 Resources

What Changes Are in the New Stimulus Bill That Affect Farmers?

On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2021 was signed into law.  There were many items in this legislation that affected farmers.  There were changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) advance grants, and Employee Retention Credit (ERC), as well as, additions or extensions to other Farm […]

National Impact and Response to COVID-19

The outbreak of COVID-19 and its impact on people’s health and the economy is unprecedented in most of our lifetime. It is projected the outbreak will ultimately impact the health of hundreds of thousands of people, if not millions. The financial impact to the economy will likely take years to recover. Local, state, and the […]

What is in CARES Act for Agriculture?

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic that has roiled the U.S. economy, Congress passed the  Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and it was signed by President Trump. In addition to direct payments to individuals of up to $1,200, extended unemployment benefits and federal loan guarantees, the $2 trillion CARES Act provides […]

Farm Bureau Sends Guidance to the President, Congress, and Federal Agencies

Employee Retention Tax Credit

Guidance on Paid Leave and Sick Leave

Mental Health

From the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network: When it comes to what is happening with COVID-19/novel coronavirus, a lot is changing in our state, our country, and all over the world. These times can seem confusing and full of uncertainty. Most of us are concerned about our health as well as that of our families and […]

USDA Federal Rural Resource Guide

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue unveiled a one-stop-shop of federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide (PDF, 349 KB) is a first-of-its-kind resource for rural leaders looking for federal funding and partnership opportunities to help address this pandemic. […]

Guidance for Pick-Your-Own Operations

Farm Worker and Food Safety

H2A Update

Useful Resources for Farms During COVID-19

American Farm Bureau has developed this webpage about COVID-19’s impact to agriculture and useful resources for farms. Below are resources and communications tools to help farmers and their employees continue to work safely and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in rural communities.   Farm Safety: Guidance for Farms and On-Farm Deliveries – Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Protective […]

CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program

UPDATE April 15, 2020 The Small Business Administration (SBA) released an interim final rule (IFR) that provides guidance for sole-proprietors wanting to access benefits through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The guidance document has yet to be published in the Federal Register but the SBA released the guidance on its website, which can be viewed […]

Information Regarding Tennessee’s “Stay at Home” Order