Methow Grown

COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR FARMS

Here are some of those resources that we’ve found to be especially helpful:

HEALTH, FOOD, AND WORKER SAFETY

• Washington State Dept. of Health, Food Worker Guidance

• Resource Packet: Implementing Food Safety at the Farm During COVID-19 (in google docs)

GRANTS

• American Farmland Trust’s Farmer Relief Fund (applications due April 23, $1K available to farms loosing direct-market sales)

• Verizon’s Small Business Recovery Fund Grant (applications due mid April, up to $10K available)

• GoFundMe’s Small Business Relief Initiative

LOANS

• Small Business Paycheck Protection Program (forgivable payroll loans that also cover rent, utilities, and debt)

• Small Business Disaster Assistance/Economic Injury Loans

ONLINE MARKETING

• Here is a list of a half-dozen online “farmstore” platforms.

• Tilth Alliance is offering free/reduced listings fees for farms in their state-wide farm guide. Sign up here.