Farm Commons

Farm Commons


Latest Episodes

Episode 25: Starting a Farm Business During COVID-19 (Part One)
May 27, 2020

In this episode, you'll learn about managing the legal risks of leasing land and setting up your business structure when starting your farm business during COVID-19.

Episode 26: Starting a Farm Business During COVID-19 (Part Two)
May 27, 2020

In this episode, you'll learn about the dual value insurance provides and essential employment law considerations when starting your farm business during COVID-19.

Episode 24: Farmers’ Preview of the USDA Direct Payments Program
May 21, 2020

In this episode, we cover insights and considerations for applying for direct payments through the USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

Episode 23: Launching a CSA During COVID-19
May 17, 2020

In this episode, you'll learn key legal considerations for setting up a strong, resilient CSA program during COVID-19.

Episode 22: Farmers’ Q+A on Unemployment Insurance
April 21, 2020

In this episode, we answer farmers' questions about unemployment insurance through the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program of the CARES Act.

Episode 21: Unemployment Insurance for Farmers Affected by COVID-19
April 20, 2020

In this episode, we give a summary of how self-employed farmers are eligible for unemployment insurance through the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program of the CARES Act.

Episode 20: Financial Relief for Farmers Inside and Outside of the CARES Act
April 13, 2020

In this episode, we share financial relief options for farmers inside and outside of the CARES Act, including debt relief, grants, and loans.

Episode 19: P3 and EIDL Updates
April 09, 2020

In this episode, we share updates to the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan as of April 9th, 2020, and how farmers can maximize these financial relief options.

Episode 18: Executive Orders to Stay At Home
April 08, 2020

In this episode, we explain States' executive orders to "stay at home" and what they mean for farmers as part of a special coverage series on COVID-19’s effects on farm businesses.

Episode 17: The Families First Act
March 31, 2020

In this episode, we explain the federal Families First Act and how its COVID-19 sick leave provisions may apply to farm businesses.