Fresh Take

Financial Assistance for Farmers and Others COVID-19

Florida Certified Organic Growers & Consumers, INC.

Join Ram, CEO of Quality Certification Services, while he talks about the financial impact of COVID-19 on Florida's agriculture and the financial resources available to farmers. 

1. Federal Assistance administered by SBA

1.1 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

1.2 Economic Injury Disaster Loan - unable to accept new application 

2. Assistance not administered by SBA 

2.1 CARES act: 

State of Florida

Direct-to-Consumer Sellers and Online Markets for Florida-Grown Foods 

Florida Farmers’ Market Association 

Find a Market - interactive map

Which Markets are open in FL?

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