In response to requests for guidance on helping food and farm businesses navigate the CARES Act financial assistance programs, Wallace Center hosted an informal briefing intended for Technical Assistance providers, support organizations, and other advocates assisting small to midsize farmers and food enterprises working in local and regional value chains to access emergency assistance.
Speakers:
Yolanda Stokes- Office of Disaster Assistance, Small Business Administration
Jeff Salzer- Northwest Arkansas District Office, Small Business Administration
Aleta Botts – Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development
Todd Erling- Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corp.
Wes King- National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
Food & Farm Businesses Navigate the CARES Act
- Added: July 7, 2020
Resource Type:
- Audiences: Extension/Technical Assistance Provider, Policy & Program Specialist
- Topics: Outreach on Relief Programs & Support
- Channels: Direct to Consumer, Farm to Institution, Intermediated/Wholesale Sales, Other, Policy
- Keywords: CARES Act, government program, technical assistance
