CCE is committed to supporting your agricultural business through COVID-19.

NYS Clean initiative distributes thousands of hand sanitizer and face masks across NYS.

COVID-19 Agriculture Resources

Cornell Cooperative Extension staff across New York state have witnessed first-hand how hard our farmers have been working throughout the pandemic to help keep our food system safe and secure. We wanted to come together (digitally) to show our appreciation for all they do on our behalf. Thank you, farmers! You are essential, vital, and so deeply appreciated! CCE Voices Appreciation for N.Y. Farmers

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Updates or Paycheck Protection Program

Congress recently expanded the Payroll Protection Loan Program, making it more generous to small farm businesses with limited payroll expenses. If your farm recorded gross income of $100,000 or more in 2019, then you may be eligible for a First Draw PPP Loan in excess of $20,000. The PPP Loan is fully forgivable if you use the funds for eligible expenses, document your spending, and apply for loan forgiveness through your PPP lender. Read more at the Cornell Small Farms Program

NYS Clean Project

As part of a statewide collaboration with the NY Dept. of Ag and Markets, Cornell Cooperative Extension has distributed more than 28,000 gallons of the state’s golden hand sanitizer, packaged by New York to combat price-gouging, plus more than 30,000 two-ounce bottles and nearly 107,000 face coverings to date. For agricultural businesses of all kinds, that distribution affected 46,755 agricultural employees throughout the state. In Ulster County, we have served over 90 farms with over 1,700 gallons of sanitizer and nearly 3,500 face coverings. Hand sanitizer and face masks are available while supplies last. The products are provided free of charge

Please contact your county Extension office to find out more. Visit cce.cornell.edu for contact information.

CCE Ulster thanks the Rondout Valley Growers Association and the NY Army National Guard for their assistance in the distribution of supplies!

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Contact

Ruby Koch-Fienberg
Ag & Food Systems Coordinator
rek247@cornell.edu
845-278-6738x222

Last updated July 29, 2022

Agriculture

Resources From Cornell University

Other Helpful Information:

U-Pick Guidance

The “Best Management Practices for U-Pick Farms During the COVID-19 Pandemic” guidebook offers detail on adjusting farm practices to reduce risk, and provides clarity on getting consumers safely through the farm and keeping farm employees healthy.

Farmers' Markets

Use these tools from the Farmers Market Federation of NY to help you and your customers follow the safety protocols.

Produce Safety Alliance Remote Grower Training

The PSA is temporarily allowing remote delivery of PSA Grower Training Courses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

Are you a farmer or rancher whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? USDA is implementing Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19.

Nourish NY

New York farmers, suppliers, and processors are encouraged to share details about their available products, such as produce, meat, eggs, seafood, and dairy products, so food banks across the state can find New York agricultural food products to purchase and distribute to communities in need.

Childcare Funding Available for Children of Essential Workers

NYS announced on 4/24/2020 that child care scholarships will be available for child care expenses for essential workers; which includes food processing and farm employees.

Free Hand Sanitizer and Face Coverings Help Protect NYS Farmworkers

CCE Voices Appreciation for N.Y. Farmers

We would like to give a huge "Thank you!" to CCE Ulster for generously providing us with the supplies that we need to remain safe during these hectic times. We are so grateful for your hard work and help!

Pavero Apples and Farms

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Putnam County