COVID-19 RESPONSE & RESOURCES
FOR CALIFORNIA FAMILY FARMS

With the COVID-19 outbreak spreading and a statewide shelter-in-place order from the Governor, we at CAFF are compiling tips, resources and guideline to help keep you safe, informed and in business during this crisis. We’re also busy advocating in Sacramento to protect our local food system, from assuring our farmers markets are deemed “essential businesses” and remain open to the public to encouraging state support for farmers needing to transition their sales outlets in the face of mass closures of schools, company cafeterias and restaurants. We will continue to update this page, so stay tuned. 

Have you lost sales outlets due to the current crisis? 

Or is your food business looking for new sources of farm products? 

CAFF has created a spreadsheet here designed to match up needs and surplus in the California food system. 

 

Have additional questions or need to speak with someone at CAFF?

Contact us here!

Financial Assistance

Employee Paid Leave Rights

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified

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Paycheck Protection Program

The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by directing $349 billion towards job retention and business operating expenses.

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Economic Injury Disaster Loans

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, small business owners in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories are eligible to apply for an Economic Injury

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Farmer Relief Fund

AFT’s Farmer Relief Fund will award farmers with cash grants of up to $1,000 each to help them weather the current storm of market disruptions

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Food, Farm & Worker Safety

COVID-19 FAQ for Farm Stands

Simple one-pager: steps for farm stand operators. Communicate with customers through signs or social media asking them to stay home if displaying symptoms. Provide hand

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Sales & Marketing Resources

Farm to Family Program

$2 million in USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant funding for CAFB to support harvesting, packing  and shipping of donated specialty crop products. In addition, the

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Direct Sales Software Platforms

This publication highlights product options and sales models that farmers may find helpful. While markets, restaurants, and other food distribution channels close or reduce operations

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COVID-19 FAQ for Farm Stands

Simple one-pager: steps for farm stand operators. Communicate with customers through signs or social media asking them to stay home if displaying symptoms. Provide hand

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Other Business Resources

COVID Update: CA Dept. of Food & Ag

Governor Newsom Action on Unemployment Benefits, Including Undocumented Immigrants On April 15, Governor Newsom signed Executive Order N-50-20 to support California workers impacted by the Coronavirus, including financial

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Employee Paid Leave Rights

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified

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Employee Transit Letter

On March 19th, Gov. Newsom issued an executive order directing California residents to “Shelter-In-Place.” However, Gov. Newsom’s order allows people employed in critical jobs like

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CAFF Advocacy for Farms & Local Food Systems

2020 CAFF Survey

CAFF’s ANNUAL SURVEY Your voice matters! By taking the time to complete this survey, you help guide CAFF’s work and advocacy to better serve and

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News: COVID-19, Agriculture & Local Food

Growing Pains

COMSTOCK — Local farmers work hard to respond and adapt to the coronavirus pandemic. As the coronavirus pandemic has upended the U.S. economy, farmers are

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