Updated 1/22/21
COVID-19 Update on Vaccine and Distribution
Throughout the pandemic, the Institute for Food Safety at Cornell University (IFS) has answered questions around the risks associated with food production with useful links to expert resources to ensure that a safe and robust food supply is maintained. Recent installments of their Virtual Office Hours have focused on the COVID-19 vaccine. New York State is still in the initial Phase 1b of its phased distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more.
Keep Building Farm Resilience During COVID-19
We are still in the midst of a pandemic, and it is important to keep working toward your farm’s resiliency. We’ve curated different resource collections on how we can take care of ourselves, our farms, and our local communities. These resources offer support on the various aspects of farming during a crisis, with a focus on the current COVID-19 pandemic. Our latest addition are recommendations for best management practices and communication strategies for agritourism operations. Learn more.
In response to COVID-19, here is a list of websites or phone numbers to keep handy:
For information regarding business safety plans:
** Please note, not all small businesses fall under SBA, please call the Syracuse office to determine***
** Although our counties have not been declared emergency status, SBA Syracuse confirmed they were waiting on the directive from government you can create an account and update when available*
Elizabeth M. Alexander
Agriculture Resource Educator/Ag Development Specialist
ema228@cornell.edu
607-734-4453 ext 227
Last updated January 22, 2021