Decision-making resources for producers and agribusinesses

from our Farm Management Specialists and Agricultural Economists

Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 U.S. – Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Ag Labor During Seedtime and Harvest within a Global Pandemic: What Agribusinesses Must Know and Do to Survive COVID-19

H2A resources for vegetable producers

Updates on the H-2A Program In The Midst of COVID-19 (March 25, 2020)

Expansion of the categories of H-2 visa applicants whose applications can be decided on without an in-person interview March 27, 2020

Actualización del programa H-2A y el COVID-19: Expansión de los criterios para aplicantes a la visa H-2A que no necesitan una entrevista en persona 27 de marzo, 2020

Information To Protect Farm Workers and Their Employers in the Midst of COVID-19 (April 2020)

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration OFFICE OF FOREIGN LABOR CERTIFICATION COVID-19 Frequently Asked Question ROUND 1 March 20, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration OFFICE OF FOREIGN LABOR CERTIFICATION COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions ROUND 2 April 1, 2020

Center for Profitable Agriculture COVID-19 Resources

UT Extension’s Paycheck Protection Program: Round II Fact Shee t

SBA Paycheck Protection Program

CARES Act Assistance for Small Businesses – Paycheck Protection Program Information from the U.S. Department of the Treasury

The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act

UT Extension’s Paycheck Protection Program Fact Sheet

Farmers’ Use of the Paycheck Protection Program Depends on ‘Small Business’ Definition

UT Extension’s Fact Sheet of Title II of the CARES Act: Assistance for American Workers, Families and Businesses

Are there financial programs to help farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Financial Resources for Farmers Related to COVID-19 from University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension

Coronavirus Emergency Loans: Small Business Guide and Checklist

Small Business Administration COVID-19 Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources

Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Loan Program

Internal Revenue Service

Three new credits are available to many businesses hit by COVID-19

Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments

Economic Impact Payment Information Center

Check the status of your Economic Impact Payment

Coronavirus-related Paid Leave and Tax Credits for Small and Mid Sized Businesses

Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) Direct Payments to Dairy, Crop, and Cattle Producers
Presentation (PDF) | Presentation 2 (PDF) | Video

CFAP Direct Payments to Producers (Final rule)

CFAP Cost-Benefit Analysis (May 14, 2020)

Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

CFAP Food Purchases and Distributions Program: USDA Farmers to Families Food Box

Farm Bureau Summary: Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)—Direct Payments and Food Purchases and Distributions

Senator Hoeven Announces Direct Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers

FAPRI-University of Missouri – Early Estimates of the Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. Agricultural Commodity Markets, Farm Income and Government Outlays

Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN)

Tennessee Statewide Crisis Line
- 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471)
COVID-19 Resources & Tips
Training Opportunities
- Includes QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Training for businesses, agencies, and groups.

Find additional mental health related resources on our Resources for Individuals and Families page

USDA Press Releases

U.S. House Ag Committee – COVID-19: Helpful Resources for Food and Agriculture

Executive Orders by State Government – The Council of State Governments

USDA COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide

USDA – Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

CDC business guidance

Tennessee Department of Agriculture – COVID-19 Response and Resources

Tennessee Department of Health – Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Tennessee Office of the Governor – COVID-19 Resources

Tennessee COVID-19 Case Tracking

National AG Law Center Covid-19 Resources

Center for Profitable Agriculture

UT Commercial Vegetable

UT Family and Consumer Sciences – Resources for Individuals and Families

UT 4-H – Resources for Students and Parents

Core19 (University of Tennessee)

Southern Risk Management and Education Center (SRMEC)

DISCLAIMER: The information on this website offers guidance for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute validation of program details. All information should be independently verified. Program details and resource continue to evolve rapidly.