Source: NATIONAL SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE COALITION, 4/24/20

As farmers and communities across the country continue to face health, safety, and business impacts as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, many grassroots organizations serving farmers are mobilizing to connect producers to information and relief opportunities. This post examines some particularly helpful farmer resources published recently by two leading entities in food and farm law. While the sections below offer an overview of these resources, we encourage readers to refer to the original publications for more detailed information. We will update this page as new information and editions become available.

Last week, Farmers’ Legal Action Group (FLAG) — a nonprofit law center that provides legal services to family farmers — published a comprehensive Farmers’ Guide to COVID-19 Relief. The guide provides information on programs and provisions within the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other emerging policies as they relate to agricultural producers. Along with an overview of financial assistance for farmers, the Guide also includes important guidance about avoiding scams and mitigating discrimination in aid.

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