The Hudson Valley Farmlink Network team is working hard to keep this site updated with the latest information on the Coronavirus impacts in New York. 

ACCESS TO CAPITAL

• U.S Small Business Administration Coronavirus Relief Options
• Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance applications on a limited basis only to provide relief to U.S. agricultural businesses.
• Cornell Small Farms Program Financial Resources, Grants and Other Support to Build Resilience
• Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation (HVADC) Farm Technical Assitance Grant
• USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

• Northeast BIPOC Farmer Relief Fund

CONSULTATION

• NY FarmNet is open and available to calls at 1-800-547-3276. These calls are toll-free, confidential, and available 24-7.
• The Carrot Project On-line Coaching to better understand the financial impacts of Covid 19  on your business.

COVID-19 TESTING

• NYS Department of Health Free COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing for Agricultural Workers who Interface with the Public

RESOURCES FROM OUR PARTNERS 

• Reopening New York Non-Food Related Agriculture Guidelines for Employers and Employees 
• New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Interim Guidance for Prevention and Response of COVID-19 at Farms
• New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Prevention Tips for Farm Workers
• New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Operator Checklist for Farms
• GrowNYC Farmer Assistance CoronaVirus Response Resources
• Columbia Land Conservancy's Community Response to COVID-19 
• Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program COVID-19 Online Resouces
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County 'Farm Store List'
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County List of Local Farm, Farm Markets, and Food Pantries
• NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets COVID-19 Guidance for the Agricultural Industry
• The COVID-19 Hudson Valley Livestock Directory are livestock farmers in the region who would be willing to be contacted if neighboring farms need a hand, support, want to reach out etc. 
• Food & Land Sovereignty Resource List for COVID-19 compiled by Soul Fire Farm, Black Farmer Fund, and Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust 
• Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation (HVADC) Farm-Fresh Food Access Directory
• New York Farm Bureau Farmworker Relief Program

CORNELL RESOURCES

• General COVID-19 Resource Links
• Food Production, Processing & Safety Questions
• Employment & Agricultural Workforce Questions
• Cornell Small Farms Resiliency Resources
• Dairy Responding to COVID-19: A Limited Podcast Series 

• NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for Farms