COVID-19 Viticulture Update 06/05/2020

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— Written By Mark Hoffmann and last updated by Brandon Hopper

COVID-19 Viticulture Update 06/05/2020

New Today:

Government Resources:

USDA has announced crops that will be eligible for assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP).

For farmers who have received PPP and EIDL funds through the CARES Act, knowing how to use them in tandem is important. Find information here.

Webinar:

June 16 @ 11 a.m.: Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila. Register for and learn about the event

Surveys:

WineAmerica is trying to assess the impact of COVID-19 for the month of May (from May 1 to May 31) to share with congress as a part of their effort for increased aid for the wine industry. This survey requires a quick response, please complete the survey by close of business this Friday, June 5. Survey Link
First Peak: How Did COVID-19 Impact NC Agriculture in April 2020? See survey results

Daily COVID-19 Update as of 6/5/2020:

North Carolina (12:15 p.m. EST): 33,255 confirmed positive/ 1,263 deaths
USA: (7:33 p.m. EST): 1,894,753 positive/ 109,042 deaths
World (7:33 p.m. EST): 6,724,516 positive/ 394,018 deaths

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