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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
22
Sep

USDA Announces New Round of CFAP Payments

September 22, 2020

By: Chris Laughton

On September 17, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue announced an expansion of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, known as “CFAP 2,” following the first round of coronavirus assistance which opened in May 2020. Chris Laughton outlines eligibility for assistance under CFAP 2.

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Posted In: Public Policy

Tags: usda, economy, legislation
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
25
Jun

Northeast Fisheries Receive COVID-19 Assistance Under CARES Act

June 25, 2020

By: Robert Horne

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act provides nearly $300 million to marine fisheries impacted by COVID-19. These funds will be administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Read more to learn about funds and allocations.

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Posted In: Public Policy

Tags: aquatic, commercial fishing, legislation