COVID - 19
South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) continues to engage with national, state and local leaders to be your voice and share information. SDFB is monitoring developments and will be updating members frequently.
Here are a few links that may be helpful. This page will continue to be updated.
SDFB Zoom/Video Events
SDFB Update with Small Business Administration on Covid-19 Programs
Updates on PPP, Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program and more
Signup has begun for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). For additional questions visit www.farmers.gov or call 308-222-0525
Learn more with Jamie White, Acting State Executive Director USDA-FSA
The Avera Farm and Rural Stress Hotline is Available 24/7
Karl Oehlke with Avera talks about this free and confidential service
Update from Jamie White, Acting State Executive Director with USDA-FSA
New WHIP+ Program, How to Reach FSA Office During Pandemic
A Closer Look at how the COVID-19 Pandemic is Impacting the Economy with Professor Kathryn Birkeland, Chair of Economics and Decisions Sciences - USD
A Conversation on Coronavirus with State Veterinarian Dr. Dusty Oedekoven
State of the Livestock Industry featuring Kate Miller with Trailer to Table - April 29, 2020
Conversation with Senator John Thune - April 22, 2020
Marketing Update with Mike Pearson, Ag News Daily - April 2, 2020
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Signup has begun for the Cornavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). USDA is accepting applications now through August 28, 2020. Below are the CFAP Fact Sheet as well as commodity-specific fact sheets for your reference. For additional questions visit www.farmers.gov or call 308-222-0525
FSA CFAP General Fact Sheet 2020
FSA CFAP Specialty Crops Fact Sheet 2020
FSA CFAP Non-Specialty Crop Producers Fact Sheet 2020
FSA CFAP Dairy Fact Sheet 2020
FSA CFAP For Livestock Fact Sheet 2020
Learn more with Jamie White, Acting State Executive Director USDA-FSA
FB Leadership Updates
Update from SDFB President VanderWal
Industry Support Letters
Smithfield Letter to Governor Noem - April 15,2020
Livestock
Economic Injury Disaster Loans - EIDL
SBA EIDL for Agricultural Businesses
Payroll Protection Program
Farm Bureau Bank Paycheck Protection Program Details
Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Q&Q Guide for Farmers and Ranchers
Farm Bureau Bank Offering Paycheck Projection Program Application to SDFB Members
Farms and Ranches can Take Advantage of Paycheck Protection Program
American Bankers Association FAQs on Paycheck Protection Program
National Agriculture COVID-19 Resources
Animal and Food Safety FAQ from Federal Department of Agriculture
COVID-19 Food Safety
Important Easter Food Safety Tips from Dr. Dusty Oedekoven
SD Congressional Delegation
Trump Administration's COVID Actions for South Dakota
The Trump Administration Supporting the People of South Dakota
State of South Dakota Resources
CARES funding allocation for South Dakota Counties
CARES funding allocation for South Dakota Cities
South Dakota Department of Health
South Dakota Public Broadcasting Covid-19 Resources
Stay up to date
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