Agribusiness Resources for COVID-19
The Clemson Extension Agribusiness Team is committed to providing South Carolina's farmers and agribusiness professionals support during this difficult time. We will be updating this page regularly with information that will help you navigate challenges specific to the COVID-19 virus. Be sure to like our Extension Agribusiness Facebook Page to be kept up-to-date with the latest information.
Clemson Extension Agribusiness Team COVID-19 Land-Grant Press Publications
- Economic Impact Payment Information
- Is Your Business Having Cash-flow Problems due to COVID-19? (Includes information on CARES Act Programs: SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Paycheck Protection Program)
- Tax Filing Extension and Payment Deferment for 2019 Taxes
- Direct Marketing Beef, Pork, or Lamb: Is This an Opportunity for You?
- Opportunities for Specialty Crop Producers During COVID-19 Restaurant Recovery
- Calculation for Specialty Crop Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) Payment
- Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program
- The Long-Awaited Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) for Farmers
- Considerations for Getting Your Farm Business Online
- The Post COVID-19 Restaurant Recovery May Take a While
- Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for Non-Specialty Crop Producers
- Impacts of COVID-19 Restaurant Closures on the SC Shellfish Industry
- The SC Shellfish Industry Faces a Challenging Recovery After COVID-19
Clemson Extension Agribusiness Team COVID-19 Rapid Response Resource Guides and Presentations
- Considerations for Getting your Farm Business Online: A rapid response quick reference guide to identifying, developing, and deploying web-based strategies to sell your farm products during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond
- COVID-19 Related Legislation: Labor, Families First Act, CARES Act, Presentation Slides (April 17, 2020)
- COVID-19 Related Legislation: Labor, Families First Act, CARES Act, Presentation Slides (April 21, 2020)
- Managing PPP Loans for Forgiveness
- 10 Tips for Farm Social Media
COVID-19 Agribusiness Resources
Below is a list of useful agribusiness-related resources pertaining to COVID-19. If you have questions please feel free to contact one of our Agribusiness Program Team members.
- General Resources
- EDEN (Extension Disaster Education Network) General Resources for the Private Sector
- South Carolina Department of Agriculture COVID-19 Resource Website
- What Ag Producers need to know about COVID-19 (Recorded Presentation), AgriSafe Learning Lab
- South Carolina Farm Bureau COVID-19 Resources Website
- USDA Rural Development COVID-19 Resource Website
- Southern Extension Risk Management Education Webinars
- March 27 SC Department of Agriculture letter to law enforcement: “Designation of production and supply of food, agriculture, and farms as ‘Essential Services’”
- USDA COVID-19 Federal Resource Guide
- Agribusiness Team in the News: Local farmers see uptick in sales as shoppers go direct for milk, produce, meat, Greenville News, 4-20-2020
- Agribusiness Team in the News: How coronavirus is affecting South Carolina food supply and farmers that produce it Greenville News, 4-2-2020
- South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture Farmers to Food Banks Program
- CARES Act
- General CARES Act Resources
- Is Your Business Having Cash-flow Problems due to COVID-19? (Includes information on CARES Act Programs: SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Paycheck Protection Program)
- COVID-19 Related Legislation: Labor, Families First Act, CARES Act, Presentation Slides
- SBA Borrower FAQ on Coronavirus Disaster Relief
- U.S. Dept. of Treasury CARES Act Small Business Resources
- Small Business Administration Interim Final Rules 13 CFR Part 120 (April 14, 2020)
- Podcast: Conversation with Dr. Adam Kantrovich on SBA programs (May 1, 2020, Maryland Ag Podcast)
- Paycheck Protection Program Resources
- PPP Interim Final Rule (IFR)
- Second Draw Interim Final Rule (IFR)
- U.S. Dept. of Treasury and SBA Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Loans and Changes of Ownership (October 2, 2020)
- Department Of Treasury: FAQ for PPP (June 25, 2020)
- PPP Flexibility Act (Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program)
- Department of Treasury: PPP Flexibility Legislation Statement (June 8, 2020)
- Department of Treasury: Paycheck Protection Program, How to Calculate Maximum Loan (Amounts – By Business Type (includes farms) (April 24, 2020)
- Department of Treasury: Small Business Administration Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program – Additional Criterion for Seasonal Employers (April 28, 2020)
- SBA Link to Download List of Participating Lenders for PPP
- Recordkeeping for PPP: Managing PPP Loans for Forgiveness
- Final Draft Rules for the Payroll Protection Program (SBA) 7(a) created by the CARES Act
- PPP Rules for Self-Employed and Others
- Paycheck Protection Program, Iowa State University
- Farms should Apply Now for PPP, MSU Extension
- PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and Instructions
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan Resouces
- Economic Impact Payment Resources
- Tax Resources
- Revenue Procedure 2020-23: COVID Relief for Partnerships with NOLs
- Revenue Procedure 2020-24: COVID Relief for Taxpayers Claiming NOLs
- Revenue Procedure 2020-26: Six-month Extension of Time for Filing NOL Forms
- IRS FAQ’s: Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act (April 30, 2020)
- IRS Notice 2020-32: Expenses paid for through PPP loan that was forgiven is not deductible for tax purposes from gross income (April 30, 2020)
- Industry Specific Resources
- CARES Act 101 for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Seafood Businesses, National Sea Grant Law Center
- General CARES Act Resources
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
- Agritourism/U-Pick Resources
- Congressional Research Service Articles
- Supplemental Appropriations for Agriculture and Related Agencies Due to COVID-19
- COVID-19, U.S. Agriculture, and USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)
- COVID-19: Supply Chain Disruptions in the U.S. Fruit and Vegetable Industry: In Brief
- COVID-19 Disrupts U.S. Meat Supply; Producer Prices Tumble
- Pandemic Weakening Milk Prices; Industry Calls for Policy Action
- Executive Order on the Food Supply Chain and the Defense Production Act: FAQs
- USDA Rural Development and COVID-19: Supplemental Funding and Agency Actions
- COVID-19-Related Loan Assistance [SBA] for Agricultural Enterprises
- USDA Domestic Food Assistance Programs’ Response to COVID-19: P.L. 116-127, P.L. 116-136, and Related Efforts
- Senior Nutrition Programs’ Response to COVID-19
- Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)
- Coronavirus Food Assistance Program FAQs
- USDA to Provide Additional Direct Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by the Coronavirus (September 18, 2020)
- The Long-Awaited Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) for Farmers | Spanish Version
- CFAP for Dairy Farmers
- Calculation for Specialty Crop Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) Payment
- Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for Non-Specialty Crop Producers
- Farmers Market Resources
- Farm Stress and Mental Health Resources
- Fruit and Vegetable (Speciality Crop) Farm Resources
- Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) FAQs Related to the COVID-19 Impact on the Fruit and Vegetable Industry
- South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture Farmers to Food Banks Program
- Opportunities for Specialty Crop Producers During COVID-19 Restaurant Recovery
- Calculation for Specialty Crop Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) Payment
- Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for Non-Specialty Crop Producers
- Local Food Systems Response to COVID-19 - Resourse Hub
- Funding Opportunities
- American Farmland Trust Farmer Relief Fund
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
- U.S. SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Fact Sheet
- Is Your Business Having Cash-flow Problems due to COVID-19?
- Federal Grant Applications: What you Need to Know Before Start Writing
- Labor Resources
- Department of Labor Resources:
- Paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers And Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC)
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions - Determining Your FFCRA Eligibility
- Agriculture Compliance Assistance Toolkit
- Fisher Phillips Law Firm Resources:
- Fisher Phillips Law Firm Resources Page
- Comprehensive and Updated FAQs for Employers on The COVID-19 Coronavirus
- Labor Department Offers Guidance On Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Effective As Of April 1
- An Employer’s Step-By-Step Guide To COVID-19-Related Tax Credits For Paid Leave
- CDC’s Updated Return-To-Work Standards May Be Helpful To Businesses
- Top 10 Things Employers Need To Know About DOL’s New COVID-19 Rules
Employer FAQs On Paycheck Protection Loans - CDC Significantly Relaxes Essential Worker Return-To-Work Standards After COVID-19 Exposure
- Information for Employers about Employee Unemployment and Refusal by Employee to Return to Work (May 6, 2020)
- CDC and U.S. Dept. of Labor release interim guidance for agricultural employers (June 5, 2020)
- South Carolina Employers Receive Guidance For Responding To COVID-19 Scenarios (July 7, 2020)
- H2-A and H-1B Labor Resources:
- Legislation:
- Final Draft Rules for the Payroll Protection Program (SBA) 7(a) created by the CARES Act
- COVID-19 Related Legislation: Labor, Families First Act, CARES Act, Presentation Slides
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers
- H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Paid Leave Provisions, Including Technical Corrections
- Other Labor Resources:
- CDC Resource Webpage for Business and Employers
- IRS FAQ on Sick Leave for COVID Purposes
- Quick Benefits Tips Poster
- COVID-19: Where can agricultural employers go to stay current on the infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus?
- CDC guidance on implementing safety practices for critical infrastructure workers who may have been exposed to COVID-19
- CDC Recommended Agricultural Employer Checklist for Creating a COVID-19 Assessment and Control Plan
- IRS FAQ: Deferral of Employment Tax deposits and Payments through December 31, 2020 updated FAQ
- Interim Guidance from CDC and the U.S. Department of Labor for Agriculture Workers and Employers
- COVID-19 signs that can be used by farm employers, produced by University of Florida and others
- Department of Labor Resources:
- Local Food Marketing Resources
- Add your farm to the SC Department of Agriculture list of open local food purchase outlets (Delivery, CSA, On-farm pick-up, etc.)
- HGIC Blog Post: Now is the Time to Support our Local Farmers
- News Article: Local farmers see uptick in sales as shoppers go direct for milk, produce, meat
- Considerations for Getting your Farm Business Online: A rapid response quick reference guide to identifying, developing, and deploying web-based strategies to sell your farm products during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond
- South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture Farmers to Food Banks Program
- 10 Tips for Farm Social Media
- Local Food Systems Response to COVID-19 - Resourse Hub
- Policy, Legislation, and Taxes
- IRS FAQ’s: Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act (April 30, 2020)
- IRS Employee Retention Credit
- Tax Filing Extension and Payment Deferment for 2019 Taxes, Clemson University Land-Grant Press
- IRS Economic Impact Payment Web Tool
- IRS Tax Deadline Extensions
- Revenue Procedure 2020-23: COVID Relief for Partnerships with NOLs
- Revenue Procedure 2020-24: COVID Relief for Taxpayers Claiming NOLs
- Revenue Procedure 2020-26: Six-month Extension of Time for Filing NOL Forms
- Common Errors to Avoid When Filing for Advance Payment of Employer Credits
- IRS Notice 2020-32: Expenses paid for through PPP loan that was forgiven is not deductible for tax purposes from gross income (April 30, 2020)
- IRS FAQ: Deferral of Employment Tax deposits and Payments through December 31, 2020 updated FAQ
- Small Farm Resources
- How Can Small Farms Cope With COVID-19 Impacts?
- Is Your Business Having Cash-flow Problems due to COVID-19? (Includes information on CARES Act Programs: SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Paycheck Protection Program)
- Considerations for Getting your Farm Business Online: A rapid response quick reference guide to identifying, developing, and deploying web-based strategies to sell your farm products during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond
- 10 Tips for Farm Social Media
- Local Food Systems Response to COVID-19 - Resourse Hub