VASCM: Fwd: Farmer Eligibility for Federal Funds, COVID Updates & More From CAFF

Thu Apr 23 20:36:49 GMT 2020

Hello, everyone:

I wanted to share this message from the Community Alliance with Family 
Farmers (CAFF) about the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Phase II 
expected to open tomorrow and what you should do if you are interested 
in applying. Agricultural operations with fewer than 500 employees can 
qualify for the EIDL, with emergency grants up to $15,000. Also, read 
more below about more COVID-19 updates regarding the Payroll Protection 
Program (PPP) and the impact of this emergency on farm workers.

Stay safe! Stay well!
Mary Lindsay
Muns Vineyard
408-234-2079
mary at munsvineyard.com

New bill allows agricultural operations with fewer than 500 employees to 
qualify for the Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster 
Loan (EIDL), which offers emergency grants of up to $10,000 in cash to 
businesses that are losing revenue ami
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*New Farmer Eligibility for Federal Funds*

This week the Senate passed the latest aid package, which is now on its 
way to the House for a vote. This means that the Payroll Protection 
Program (PPP) as well as the Small Business Administration’s Economic 
Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) /could/ reopen as early as THIS FRIDAY.

*Two wins here for farmers:*

 1. This bill will allow agricultural operations with fewer than 500
    employees to qualify for the EIDL, which offers emergency grants of
    up to $15,000.
 2. It also will replenish the now-depleted Paycheck Protection Program,
    which provides forgivable loans to small businesses (including
    farmers) to keep their workers on the payroll.

*What you should do NOW:*

If you want to access this funding, contact your bank, local credit 
union or other lender ASAP to get your ducks in a row. As we saw in the 
last round of aid, these funds won't last long. If you don't have access 
to a traditional lending source, contact the good folks at California 
FarmLink 
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who are assisting farmers in need.

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*MORE COVID-19 UPDATES:*

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*USDA Farm Stimulus Packages*

On Friday, the White House announced $19 billion in funds to aid farmers 
and ranchers during this crisis. CAFF and our allies in D.C. are 
awaiting more details and will keep you updated on what this will mean 
for California family farms and local systems. For now, click here 
<https://u1584542.ct.sendgrid.net/mps2/c/AwE/ni0YAA/t.316/YD5nCFwnT7K2wxeGfp708w/h2/iKyZhjarfd6XjM34ICxflEA6nSj2rqSVb2Z-2BeAi-2FBYpKRxDRgCzcV5ONIntxHnOPPFHc1Oj-2BTKKm65RLjS1ROq3aPKQWg51CRuZGyUlkESluHiqrPbVTHzG7ABCeyIN6U13UYoqDiVzELaFHvqyeWyaKFn8kZFstngnEqPUHjYwelGmCcajzXFrfqWGxBd9vTqEYYexpC6Px8HPsdI-2BEImInpKYrisMosczTLNzOJ3N0XQ1NBdsGeGrl-2FtWJp8RCaEc-2B7Cbh5VjmbfPix41kFdJlKt8JT5U-2FutfknIVccaqW3xevlzUo5J229-2F9DPoUBtZmN5c48hkLo2-2B7iRfC6bzz-2BGAe6c6DBGVIAQ1u3DTI-3D/pg_P> 
to read what we do know.

*Farm Workers During COVID-19*

As essential workers, farm employees continue their vital role on CA 
farms and ranches. To ensure these workers’ voices are helping to 
shape COVID-19 policies and response efforts, CAFF has joined a 
coalition of researchers and farmworker advocates to collect data on the 
impact of this crisis on these communities. Learn more here 
<https://u1584542.ct.sendgrid.net/mps2/c/AwE/ni0YAA/t.316/YD5nCFwnT7K2wxeGfp708w/h3/iKyZhjarfd6XjM34ICxflFx-2BL031He4-2Bl60y4CVre4h-2Fa0mFBw6ot-2FFt4ZsYbwvHKxCqB3YyeGh8125HL1RyHCg62wh2TnR5AVu-2BnF-2BeLFzmiX2at7wI8uBDHRAdL76j2yugjl6AR4Pn2qayMN7uAIt6GqaIdwIyw6EjbJFChJ7pjaDLgwWa3cextZEY55fwyz0AvVUXM4sYv-2BQQvlivB7agFnnTXjZ4o-2F5QYYHTLz0do-2B-2FrUv9yB0amKz-2Fhlc0vJVwKNrfIDLohoE5qlX0Z1aoZ-2BjO1Xlwdc5xceTv2pFDAHBhpL-2FRw8O7-2FrfI1XJvY-2BAWNTRCIwja8yX3UYKR-2FP17F2MELkhfnzZRsa0wbz5PtrzX4PoBmsxrj8OnLGLwV5dd-2BKQWWe52Gyh7uAmsTSA-3D-3D/cmd_>.

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*New Farmers Market Guidelines*

This week, CDFA released its latest guidelines for farmers markets to 
keep communities safe during the COVID-19 crisis. Managers and vendors, 
read the 3-page update here 
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*More farm grants for farmers*

We encourage farmers to apply for CAFF's Emergency Fund before the end 
of April. To learn more, apply or to donate and help support the most 
vulnerable farmers, click here 
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*CLIMATE SMART FARMING GOES VIRTUAL!*

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THURSDAY, APRIL 30

9 – 10:30 AM

*Cover Cropping in Orchards:*

*Spring Management*

CAFF's practical, farmer-to-farmer field days are moving from the field 
to the web, starting with a free webinar on cover crop management for 
spring, including tips and perspectives from both experts and growers.

REGISTER HERE 
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*FARMING DURING COVID-19*

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*WEBINAR #4: FARM LABOR*

The 4th webinar in our series took place yesterday, exploring Farm 
Labor. Hear employers & farmworkers discuss the unique challenges of 
keeping our agricultural workers safe and our farms operating during 
COVID-19.

RECORDING HERE 
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*PAST WEBINARS RECORDINGS:*

*#1* Creative Solutions to Market Instability 
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(En Español 
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*#2* On-Farm Food Safety 
<https://u1584542.ct.sendgrid.net/mps2/c/AwE/ni0YAA/t.316/YD5nCFwnT7K2wxeGfp708w/h13/OMqVwN4xNkvSR-2FWqj-2FZ30juEaRzXifKuom-2F0JqS8QYNY7aWCanBqLannMSpgScbZdkSQpO1S1laJ-2Bqfx5cRs6hGLwYl69TG3QHGt8TqLRx8mQVWRwYeEtCFaAnkkWveLYhDCTG9kUI83hk5wbaFhd3YkNM8bToCInKdY65DRmY6XaVnE4Bk9Sn0n4ER1vBhG6o9F7l3Efs-2FuVpFAxz5BKNO1xgGG9j-2FI9-2FfL5A4pDbmUPIrvNJZD9IxxM30lwIiP9n7Z8-2BOU4fVb9iBcugSHUreGcbfbsikXhR40UN335ykmZwvXFDQPw7gEf5q9RShTgbWi0Z-2BpqS6H3GTGVTvpHocPf90kd2VOp-2B08XR4umE2wmsuwvdao-2F-2BYHZtWHb8QQ2pU-2FErWjTOlwsutOxJjNYLhjlWDR3Yy1Sjk454-2BwXnViMeWgkGtjXWy44FvfV6PM/qmeL> 

*#3* Financial Relief Opportunities & Farm Policy 
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