Tag: resources
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Tropical Storm Debby Preparation Considerations for Fruit and Vegetable Crops
Tropical Storm Debby made landfall in Florida this morning as a category 1 hurricane and is expected to bring significant amounts of rain and winds to South Carolina this week. The latest forecast shows Debby making landfall near Georgetown, SC and traveling north through the Pee Dee region. In preparation for the storm, please be…
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Hurricane Ian Preparation Considerations for Fruit and Vegetable Crops
Hurricane Ian is approaching the Southeast and is expected to bring significant amounts of rain and heavy winds to South Carolina over the weekend. The latest forecasts show Ian making landfall south of Tampa, FL, and traveling northeast towards the Atlantic, then northward through western South Carolina. In preparation for the storm, please be safe…
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Update to Small Business Administration COVID-19 Related Loans
From the Clemson Extension Agribusiness Team. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has been administering two particular pots of money that businesses have been able to access during the COVID-19 pandemic. These pots of money were first funded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) and are called the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)…
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Is Your Business Having Cash Flow Problems due to COVID-19?
From Clemson Agribusiness Associate Steve Richards. The CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act has been in the news recently. You may have heard stories about emergency loans, cash for individuals, and cash for small businesses. While the details are still being hammered out in Washington, these are some steps you can take right…
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Field Update – 3/23/20
COVID-19 continues to be a major concern for produce farmers and consumers. We’ve put together a new tab labeled “COVID-19 Resources” which includes a number of resources from Clemson, SC Dept. of Agriculture, SC Farm Bureau, and Carolina Farm Stewardship Association. Additions are being made regularly, so check back often. Also, AgriSafe is offering a…
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