Resources for Farmers
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Support for Farmers
As COVID-19 lockdowns and social distancing measures have threatened to shutter face-to-face markets and in-person sales channels, many farmers have been pushed to navigate the unfamiliar world of online sales.
On this page, we have compiled resources concerning the COVID-related supports that Canadian governments, funding agencies, and advocacy groups have rolled out to help farmers adjust their business models to these unpredictable times.
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Canadian Agriculture Safety Association (CASA) COVID Resource Page
The Canadian Agriculture Safety Association (CASA) is a national, non-profit organization promoting farm safety in the agriculture sector.
This CASA page consolidates information from a variety of partners, providing a list of Canadian and ag-specific resources on COVID-19 and farm safety.
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
As part of its COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, the Canadian Federal Government has rolled out a coordinated package of stimulus measures to provide Canadian businesses with supports and business financing.
Click the Access Resources button to view an up-to-date listing of all the different funding opportunities that are currently available under the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan.
NCR-SARE Resource Page
North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE) is a Midwest-based organization supporting the US’s Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE), a nationwide grants and education program to advance sustainable innovation in agriculture.
This NCR-SARE resource page lists select resources to help farmers with online sales and marketing in the context of COVID-19.
UBC’s COVID-19 Resources for feeding growth
A resource page compiled by the University of British Columbia to provide support for farmers and food businesses facing the repercussions of COVID-19. This list is regularly updated to include the most recent tools to thrive during these unprecedented times.
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