Food Resources to Help Get Through COVID-19
Many people are struggling to afford the food they need during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Across Wisconsin and the nation, many households have lost some or all of their regular income. Others have lost access to usual sources of food, such as school meals and senior meal programs. The information below provides information about […]
ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS (EIDL)
UPDATE: Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) emergency loans open to farmers starting May 4, 11 am – and only open to farmers The Small Business Administration (SBA) was given direction in the CARES Act to modify their loan program for economic injury disaster loans (EIDL) to offer loans of up to $2 million and […]
Passion for Pork
NEWS RELEASE Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and Wisconsin Pork Association DATCP, Pork Association partner on ‘Passion for Pork’ initiative Release Date: May 1, 2020 Media Contacts: Keri Retallick, Wisconsin Pork Association Executive Vice President, (608) 778-7250 Rick Hummell, DATCP Public Information Officer, (608) 224-5041 MADISON – The Wisconsin Pork Association […]
Heart of the Farm – Women in Agriculture
Heart of the Farm – Women in Agriculture introduces online ‘Coffee Chat’ series University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension’s Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture program will host a statewide ZOOM conference to introduce a new online ‘Coffee Chats’ series, May 8, 2020 from 1-2:15 pm. For more information and to register online – clicking […]
COVID-19 Child and Family Resources
If you are looking for ideas for your children please check out some of these great resources from here in Wisconsin and around the country! Extension has a great landing page for resources during this time. This page is for families but there are a number of other great resources here as well. https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/covid19/category/topics/families/ Fun […]
PAYCHECK PROTECTION PLAN
Paycheck Protection Plan Clarified! $1,000,000 revenue cap is gone! Finally, we are getting clarification about the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) from the Treasury Department. The following link goes to a posting from the Treasury Department clarifying what businesses qualify for the PPP. Farms and businesses of all sizes are encouraged to apply. See details in […]
Food Security Resources and Food Safety During Covid-19 Updates Here:
Food Security Resources and Food Safety
Navigating Coronavirus for Small Businesses
This page provides business owners with links to information so they may prepare for the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wisconsin and plan accordingly impacts to their business operations. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) offers up to date information about the spread of the virus, and healthy habits to reduce the risk of infection. […]
Financial Resources to Help Get Through COVID-19
The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is impacting households, communities, and businesses. A new national survey shows that 1 in 5 households in the US have already had their income cut or stopped altogether. The frequently asked questions below highlight some common financial challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The answer to each […]
COVID-19 Livestock Activities
If you are still missing workshops for the livestock project check out this website! UW-Madison’s Bernie O’ Rourke has shared some resources for youth who still need to meet the educational requirements. This will not fill the YQCA requirement. https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/youthlivestock/COVID-19/
