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Sep

New York State Sick Leave Program Begins September 30

September 25, 2020

By: Lillian Crast

Earlier this year, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill enacting a new Paid Sick Leave Program effective January 1, 2021. However, employers must begin accruing sick leave on September 30, 2020. Accounting Associate Lillian Crast outlines what this may mean for New York State businesses going forward.

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Posted In: Public Policy

Tags: farm business, payroll management, payroll
15
Sep

USDA Regulatory Changes on 'Actively Engaged in Farming' Definition

September 15, 2020

By: Dario Arezzo

In the second of a two-part series, Farm Credit East tax specialist Dario Arezzo explains Farm Service Agency eligibility changes, specifically recent changes to USDA regulatory changes on the “Actively Engaged in Farming” definition.

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Posted In: Tax Talks

Tags: farm business, legislation, taxes, usda
8
Sep

Payroll laws are ever-changing — are you keeping up?

September 08, 2020

By: Lillian Crast

Payroll laws are ever changing, especially with recent changes from COVID-19 and the CARES Act — do you feel you’re keeping up? It’s crucial businesses stay up-to-date with payroll taxes and regulations to avoid hefty fines and penalties. Learn more about some of the ag payroll specifics that businesses should be aware of from payroll subject matter expert Lillian Crast.

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Posted In: Financial Management

Tags: business management, farm business, payroll management, payroll
21
Jul

USDA Expands Coronavirus Food Assistance Program to Cover More Specialty Crops

July 21, 2020

By: Chris Laughton

The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program was designed to help compensate farmers for the market disruptions that occurred in the early stages of COVID-19. Read about the program and two notable exceptions for Northeast apple and potato growers.

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Posted In: Public Policy

Tags: economy, farm business, fruit & vegetables, fruit production, vegetable production, usda