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FSA TEAMS LIVE EVENT FOR CFAP 2 (CORONA VIRUS FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) SEPTEMBER 28 AT 1 PM

Friday, 25 September 2020 Blog & News

Please join FSA on Monday, September 28th, 2020 from 1 PM Pacific to 3 PM Pacific as we present the CFAP 2 program via TEAMS Live.  The event will cover how to apply for the program, what forms will be necessary for the program, what commodities are included in the program, and much more.  The event will be recorded so that all can view the seminar as they wish and will include a...

POTATO COMMISSION RESEARCHES COVID-19 ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES, $1 BILLION ESTIMATED LOST IN GROSS STATE PRODUCT

Friday, 11 September 2020 Blog & News

Total economic losses from potato production and processing in 2020, stemming from the demand shocks of COVID-19, are expected to amount to roughly $1 billion dollars in gross state product. The WSPC asked the IMPACT Center of the School of Economic Sciences at Washington State University to identify the economic harm to the potato sector in Washington State resulting from COVID-19 virus...

USDA ANNOUNCES MORE ELIGIBLE COMMODITIES FOR CFAP

Friday, 14 August 2020 Blog & News

USDA ANNOUNCES MORE ELIGIBLE COMMODITIES FOR CFAP U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that additional commodities are covered by the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) in response to public comments and data. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline to apply for the program to September 11th, and producers...

USDA EXPANDS CORONAVIRUS FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CFAP 2.0)

Monday, 21 September 2020 Blog & News

USDA EXPANDS CORONAVIRUS FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CFAP 2.0) An additional $14 billion dollars for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19 will be released soon. Signup for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2.0) will begin September 21st and run through December 11, 2020.  The U.S. Department of...

USDA FSA CALL CENTER OPEN TO HELP FARMERS WITH CFAP APPLICATIONS

Friday, 04 September 2020 Blog & News

Farmers and ranchers can now contact a call center to receive one-on-one assistance from USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) employees ready to help. By calling 877-508-8364, customers can ask questions about FSA programs – including the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) – and get a jump start on program applications. The call center was created in response to CFAP to better serve...

TACO BELL ELIMINATING POTATO ITEMS FROM MENU AUGUST 13

Monday, 03 August 2020 Blog & News

Taco Bell has confirmed that it will be dropping potato items from its menu August 13, apparently as part of an effort to simplify its menu. This will mean many items including Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes, Cheesy Potato Grillers and Spicy Potato Soft Taco will no longer be available. The decision has resulted in a backlash on social media. A petition has been created to protest the move and can be...

COVID-19 TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR AGRICULTURE

Friday, 18 September 2020 Blog & News

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries has COVID-19 training and educational resources available via internet: *  Agricultural COVID-19 Requirements and Training, including COVID-19 Response Plan Template (English and Spanish) https://lni.wa.gov/safety-health/safety-training-materials/training-kits#AgCOVID19 *  Coronavirus (COVID-19) Prevention in Agriculture and...

INSLEE UPDATES PROCLAMATION REQUIRING AGRICULTURAL WORKER TESTING

Monday, 24 August 2020 Blog & News

Gov. Inslee issued an update to Proclamation 20-57, “Concerning the Health of Agricultural Workers.” The proclamation now requires agricultural employers to test their workforce broadly when health officials identify an outbreak that passes certain thresholds.   Since the governor first issued Proclamation 20-57 on May 28, the total number of cases in Washington...

QUARANTINE RESTRICTION RESOURCES FOR AG WORKERS AND EMPLOYERS

Monday, 27 July 2020 Blog & News

The latest recommendations from the Washington State Dept. of Health include the most current safety plan and interpretative guidance regarding worker safety. They have outlined a comprehensive path to follow to manage and report any COVID-19 infected worker. Under DOH authority, the ag workforce is critical thereby employees can continue to work, even if exposed. Find the DOH’s Guide for...
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