Financial Assistance for Farmers and Others COVID-19 Fresh Take

Join Ram, CEO of Quality Certification Services, while he talks about the financial impact of COVID-19 on Florida's agriculture and the financial resources available to farmers. 
1. Federal Assistance administered by SBA
1.1 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
1.2 Economic Injury Disaster Loan - unable to accept new application 
2. Assistance not administered by SBA 
2.1 CARES act: 
State of Florida
Direct-to-Consumer Sellers and Online Markets for Florida-Grown Foods 
Florida Farmers’ Market Association 
Find a Market - interactive map
Which Markets are open in FL?
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