The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has disrupted some of our most basic businesses and services. Below are resources to help farmers, ranchers and rural communities navigate this unprecedented situation.
Funding and Loans
Second round of CFAP announced
USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program signup details
- How to Apply
- Application Form
- Continuation Form (if a farmer/rancher needs more space)
- FAQ
- FSA-hosted webinars on signup process
Expected benefits of Dairy Margin Coverage
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program FAQ
Small Business Administration loans
Critical Infrastructure
Essential Industry Travel Form
Certain trucking regulations waived
Size and Weight Suspensions Under Disaster Declaration
Gov. Abbott’s Coronavirus Proclamation
Employee Health and Food Safety Checklist for Human and Animal Food Operations during COVID-19
Printable COVID-19 Postings & Fact Sheets for Ag Employers/Workers
FAQs Related to the COVID-19 Impact on Fruit and Vegetable Industry
Guidance for Potentially-Exposed Workers
News
Nielsen driven by a desire for future in agriculture
Novak family still farming despite 2020 challenges
TFB Tele-Town Hall on COVID-19 impacts, SBA programs (audio)
TFB Tele-Town Hall address cattle industry concerns (audio)
West Texas couple continues farming during COVID-19
FCC grants temporary broadband access to rural areas
Coronavirus aid package critical for farmers and ranchers
Access to rural broadband needed
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Additional Resources
AFBF – Impact of COVID-19 on Agriculture
U.S. Dept. of Labor Employee and Employer Paid Leave Resources and Requirements
Texas Department of State Health Services
AgriLife Extension and Disaster Education Network
Texas Department of Agriculture
Texas Farm Bureau’s response to COVID-19
COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide
USDA Contacts
Email the USDA with your questions regarding:
Tell Your COVID-19 Story
The Texas Farm Bureau Communications team wants to help share your story of how your family and farm operations are being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.