The best we can do in the face of such vast uncertainty is to gather the facts and make thoughtful and informed decisions to ensure ourselves, our families, neighbors and our communities are as strong and resilient as possible. Things are changing very rapidly and we will do our best to add to this list as information becomes available. *Updated August 14*
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For Eaters:
Why and How to Support Local Farms
Regional Covid-19 Resources
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
Farmers Markets
Looking for Something Fun and Educational?
For Farmers and Ranchers:
Webinars and Podcasts
Articles, FAQ’s and Resource Pages
Farmers Market and CSA Info
Online Sales Platforms
Loans and Grants
For Eaters –
Why and How to Support Local Farms
Farm Aid – How Will COVID-19 Affect My Local Farmers and Food?
Food Print – How To Support Sustainable Food Systems During the COVID-19 Crisis
Regional Covid-19 Resources
Oregon
FoFF – Find Local Food
Oregon Food Bank – How To Find Food
Oregon Food Bank – Farm to Families Food Box Program FAQ
Willamette Valley
Ecotrust – Good Food Finder (Portland)
Pdx2go – Portland Delivery & Takeout
MilkRun – Local Groceries Delivered (Portland)
S.L.O.W Food Solutions – Fresh and Local Groceries Delivered (Eugene)
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) – Eugene/ Springfield Area Toolkit with Services and Resources
Gorge Grown – Supporting Our Community Through COVID-19
Family Meal – Financial Relief to Food Service Workers
Central/Eastern Oregon
High Desert Food and Farm Alliance (HDFFA) – Eat Local Options, Grocery, Delivery, and Restaurants
Visit Bend – Local Info, Business Updates and Resources
Genuine Wallowa County – Marketplace for Local Food
Southern Oregon
Rogue Valley Food Systems Network – Resources From Different Aspects of The Food System
Klamath Farmer’s Online Marketplace – Direct Access to Local Food
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
Portland CSA Coalition – Willamette Valley CSA Directory
HDFFA – Bend Area CSA Directory
Gorge Grown – Columbia Gorge CSA Directory
Farmers Markets
Civil Eats – How To Support Farmers and Safely Shop At Farmer’s Markets
Small Press Ag – Oregon Farmers’ Markets Focus on Core Functions in Pandemic
Looking for Something To Do/Or Want to Help? Fun and Healthy Ways to Educate Yourself/Others:
Slow Food – Live Food Sessions to Watch and Learn at Home
Cook With What You Have – One Month Free Access to Recipes, Inspiration and Pantry Tips
Ag Daily – 29 Great Farm Books For Your Reading List
Experimental Farm Network – Have Resources to Start Growing Food, Need Resources to Start Growing Food…Cooperative Garden Commission Response
For Farmers and Ranchers –
Webinars and Podcasts
Farm Commons – Podcasts
- Part 2: Health Screening and Unemployment on the Farm
- Part 3: Diversifying Farm Sales in Response to COVID-19
- Part 4: Farm Sales through Online Platforms and CSA
- Part 5: Managing Workers on the Farm during COVID-19
Articles, FAQs and Resource Pages
Sick and Paid Leave for Farmers – Read Our Blogpost
Unemployment Insurance For Farmers – Read Our Blog Post
Farm Commons – Legal Issues COVID-19 Resources
Jeff Merkley – Operation Main Street: An Economic Recovery Hub
USDA – Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
OSU Small Farms Program – COVID-19 Farmer FAQ
OSU Western Regional Center to Enhance Food Safety – Food Safety Fact Sheets
National Young Farmer Coalition – Response, Resources and Impacts on Young Farmers
Oregon Department of Agriculture – State and Federal COVID-19 Information
US Food and Drug Administration – Food Safety and The Coronavirus Disease 2019
Oregon Tilth – COVID-19 Resource Page
Farmers’ Legal Action Group – Farmers’ Guide to COVID-19 Relief (2nd edition)
Native American Agriculture Fund – NAAF COVID-19 Resource List
University of Minnesota Extension – COVID-19 Response Plan Template for Fruit and Vegetable Farmers
CNA – How to Properly Wash Your Hands
Farmers Market, Farm Stands and CSA
Running a CSA: Advice for farmers, by farmers – Read Our Blogpost
Oregon Farmers Markets Association – Oregon Specific Farmer’s Market Resource Page
PACSAC/OSU Small Farms School – CSA Information For Farmers
CSA Innovation Network – Rules, Regulations and Resources
ODA – Guidance for U Pick Farms
Online Sales Platforms
Commerce4Good – Volunteer eCommerce Experts Helping Small Businesses Shift to Digital
Online Direct to Consumer Platforms – Barn2Door, Harvie, Local Food Marketplace, Open Food Network, Food For All, Open Food Network, Klamath Farmers Online Marketplace
Oregon Tilth – Online Sales Platform for Farmers Webinar
NYFC – Farmers Guide to Direct Sales Software Platforms
Loans and Grants
Family Meal – Financial Relief to Agricultural Workers (Portland)
ODA – Food Security and Farm Worker Safety Assistance
USDA – Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Oregon Department of Agriculture – Resources for Oregon Agricultural Businesses including PPP loans and Unemployment
Fox Rothschild – The CARES Act: A Comparison of SBA Loan Programs Under EIDL and PPP
Small Business Administration – Guidance and Loan Resources
Business Oregon – Resources for Businesses
Southern Oregon Mutual Aid Network – Mutual Aid Form