Financial relief for agriculture and forestry businesses announced

NASHVILLE, TN (WLAF) – TDA has established the Coronavirus Agricultural and Forestry Business (CAFB) Fund to help ensure stability of the food supply chain and agribusiness economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will be accepted between August 17 and August 31, 2020.

The fund will provide financial assistance to agricultural, food, forestry, and nonprofit agricultural entities in Tennessee. Eligible categories include business disruption, cost associated with pandemic response, supply chain enhancement, and increased meat processing capacity. Priority will be given to applicants who have not received COVID-19 relief funding from other available relief programs.

CAFB Fund details can be found HERE.  (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 08/18/2020-6AM)