Your Farm, Crops, and Livestock
If there's one word that also accompanies today's buzzwords of Covid-19 and social distancing, it's uncertainty. Coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the economy, including agriculture. Stress levels based on farm management are on the rise. Farmers need accurate information to survive this crisis. The resources listed below should be helpful.
The Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network (NMPAN) runs a listserv for folks involved with meat and poultry proccessing. Register here.
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program provides direct relief to farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The deadline to apply has been extended to September 11. Learn more at farmers.gov/CFAP
Farmers.gov/coronavirus: A wealth of information is on this website, including Crop Insurance, Farm Loan, and Commodity Loan Flexibilities, Crop Acreage Reporting, Animal Mortality, and more.
Kansas Center for Sustainable Agriculture & Alternative Crops