COVID-19 Resources
We have created a COVID-19 resource page for our farmer and rancher families. We encourage our members to check this page regularly for updates on COVID-19 and its impact on agriculture at the state and national level. In addition to agricultural updates, we’ve included educational resources for farm families with children and a photo album of Florida farmers and ranchers who are tirelessly farming to bring food to the grocery shelf.
President’s Message
Agriculture Specific
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
- Florida Farm to You – Connecting Consumers to Florida Products
- Food Distribution Information for Producers
- State Agriculture Response Team: Animal Shelters and COVID-19
- Commissioner Nikki Fried on Supporting Florida Dairy During COVID-19
- MY FL Marketplace e-Procurement System
- COVID-19 Emergency Order Rules
- COVID-19 Resource Website
- Essential Worker Movement Letter Template
- FDACS Seasonal Crop COVID-19 Impact Assessment
- Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried’s Recommendations to the Re-open Florida Task Force
- FDACS Agricultural and Seafood Availability Form for Producers
- Specialty Crops Producers Can Now Apply for Financial Assistance Through USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture
- H-2A Visa Program
- USDA COVID-19 Update
- USDA Service Center Update (Farmers.gov) COVID-19
- Letter of Support for the Beef Cattle Industry Sent to USDA Secretary Sonny Purdue
- USDA Announces Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
- USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program
- USDA’s Direct Assistance to Farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program – Application acceptance starts May 26
- Agriculture Workers and Employers – Interim Guidance from CDC and the U.S. Department of Labor
American Farm Bureau Federation
- Letter to Secretary of Agriculture Outlining Top Priorities for Assistance to Farmers Under the CARES
- American Farm Bureau COVID-19 Updates
- AFBF Sends COVID Requests to Senate
Farm Safety
- Cornell Prevention & Control for Farms COVID-19
- Farm Employers Labor Service Guidelines for COVID-19
- Coronavirus Education Materials In Indigenous Languages, Dialects and Spanish
- Media Talking Points for Farmworker Safety during COVID-19
- Tobacco – CARES ACT Coalition Request
- Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety COVID 19 Resources
Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
Florida Agritourism Guidelines
Managing Stress Resources
Local Updates
- Local Government Emergency Orders Relating to COVID-19
- Local Assistance from the Small Business Administration
State Updates
- Florida’s COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard
- Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
(Governor Ron DeSantis Media Release) - Florida Health COVID-19 Update
- Florida Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Resource Center
- Florida Department of Transportation Extends Weight Waivers
National Updates
- Coronavirus Tax Relief
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- U.S. Department of Labor COVID-19
- U.S. Treasury Department COVID-19
- White House Response to COVID-19
- CISA Guidance Memorandum
- Identifying Critical Infrastructure During COVID-19
- U.S. Small Business Guidelines and Loan Resources
- Guide to CARES Act
- IRS Issues New FAQ on COVID-19-Related Tax Credits for Required Paid Leave Provided by Small and Midsize Businesses
- Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program Guidance for Sole Proprietors
Transportation
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Emergency Declaration COVID-19 (includes temporary hours of service for livestock haulers)
- FDOT Enforcement Bulletin 2020-001: Emergency Road Use Permit
UF/IFAS
- UF/IFAS COVID 19 Updates
- UF/IFAS Pie Center COVID-19 Survey
- Soil and Testing Labs Update
- Disaster Assistance – UF/Sea Grant COVID-19 Resources
- UF/IFAS & Extension COVID-19 Resources for Horse Owners and Businesses
Legal
Legal Analysis and Webinars by Issue
**Provided for informational purposes only. FFBF does not endorse any of the following guidance as FFBF legal advice**
H2A
CARES Act
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
- National Council of Agricultural Employers – Update for Ag Employers on new Paid-Leave & Stimulus Provision (Webinar)
- Dean Mead – FFCRA Article
Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program
Accounting & Tax Implications related to COVID-19
Educational Resources
- American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture
- Case IH Activities
- Florida Ag in the Classroom
- Florida Department of Education Home Resources
- Florida Department of Education Agricultural Resources
- National Ag in the Classroom Virtual Tours
Other Resources
- Farms and Farm Stands Selling Fresh Food Direct to Consumer
- Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center
- Coronavirus Information from the World Health Organization
- American Red Cross
Farm Photos (#Still Farming)
We are looking for farm family members to share photos of how our farm families are supporting their communities and #stillfarming to keep our food supply safe and stable during the COVID-19 pandemic. We thought we’d share some of the photos we’ve received. Visit our Flickr album for a full gallery of #StillFarming photos. Send us a short video of how you are #stillfarming. Email [email protected].
