COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/07/2020
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News Today:
Emergency Funding:
- Golden LEAF receives $125 million to support NC COVID-19 rapid recovery loan program. Read more about the program and who qualifies for loans.
Upcoming Frost weekend:
- Frost and Freeze Protection for Vegetable Crops, article prepared by the Chris Gunther and Jonathan Schultheis, Department of Horticulture
- Strawberry growers: AWIS 10 day weather forecast
COVID-19 guidelines during and after reopening:
- DHHS launches the “Know Your W’s” Campaign to help people navigate public outings
- Wear a face covering
- Wait 6 feet apart from other people
- Wash your hands
- Moving Ahead: NC State University’s Response to Governor’s Phase 1 Announcement
Feeling down? Don’t ignore the symptoms:
Daily COVID-19 Update as of 5/07/2020:
- North Carolina (11:00 a.m. EST): 13,397 confirmed positive/ 507 deaths
- USA: (8:36 p.m. EST): 1,256,771 positive/ 75,543 deaths
- World (8:36 p.m. EST): 3,836,215 positive/ 269,267 deaths
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Our first issue is out now. We highlight research from around the globe, shed light on the behind-the-scenes of extension, put NC State Horticulture graduate students into the spotlight, provide insightful tips into the science of farming, detail seasonal recipes, and many other things. Our next issue will highlight the NC Wine month and will come out at the end of May.
Other Helpful Resources:
COVID-19: Farming Resources, NC State Extension
Food Safety, NC State Extension
COVID-19 Resources and Information, NC State Extension
This post was created by Emma Volk and Mark Hoffmann