The efforts of our farmers and farmer’s markets to help contain the spread of COVID-19 and continue to provide the public with locally-grown food has been amazing. Our goal is to connect as many consumers as possible directly to farmers and agricultural produces in the Southeastern, MA region.
New Information from Mass.gov May 18th
The Baker-Polito Administration’s comprehensive plan to safely reopen the Massachusetts economy, get people back to work, and ease social restrictions while minimizing the health impacts of COVID-19.
WHERE TO SELL – FOR FARMERS
Collaborative Marketing Software Platforms – If you are a farmer looking to combine forces with other growers in their local network and organize group ordering/CSA/food hub coordination to serve their local/regional community and consumers, you may want to review the following food aggregation and delivery software:
WhatsGood
Market 2Day
Farmigo
Local Food Marketplace
Barn2door
Harvie
GrazeCart
More information and resources:
- Farm Labor Management Guidance
- Pick Your Own Guidance
- Guidance of the MA Commissioner of Public Health Regarding Operations of Nurseries, Greenhouses, Garden Centers, and Agricultural Supply Stores Under the Essential Services Orders
- COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide from USDA
- The CARES Act: What Farm and Food Producers Need to Know
Paycheck Protection Program – Small Business Loans and Loan Forgiveness - MDAR Bulletin 5 Farmers’ Market CSA Farm Stand Guidance
- March 23 – Gov. Baker Orders All Non-Essential Mass. Businesses To Close Starting Tuesday
- COVID-19 Resources for Agriculture
- In response to the spread of COVID-19 and the measures being taken to address it, MDAR has compiled a list of resources to keep our agricultural community informed and aware of relevant policies and best practices: www.mass.gov/guides/covid-19-resources-for-agriculture
- Massachusetts Food Systems Collaborative
- Baker-Polito Administration Announces $10 Million Small Business Recovery Loan Fund
- SBA Disaster Loans
- Food Safety (UVM)
- COVID-19 Resources for the Workplace (OSHA)