If you were unable to attend the virtual Crisis Management Briefing with The Saqui Law Group last Friday, you can now find the power point presentation on our COVID-19 Resources Page. The presentation provides an overview of the Shelter-in-place Order and definition of critical infrastructure employee; a comprehensive summary of the Family First COVID-19 Response [...]
The CAFB Farm to Family Program (F2F) accepts donations of fresh produce year-round for distribution to 41 food banks across the state who then supply community foodbanks and other small feeding centers. The only region not covered by F2F is Monterey, which is covered by the Monterey County Food Bank. F2F may also purchase produce [...]
The U.S. Treasury and Small Business Administration issued further guidance this week to clarify what businesses qualify for the new Payment Protection Program authorized under the CARES Act. Small businesses and eligible nonprofit organizations, Veterans organizations, and Tribal businesses described in the Small Business Act, as well as individuals who are self-employed or are independent [...]
Each year CCM awards three scholarships to students who are pursuing an education and future in the agricultural industry. The deadline to apply for all three scholarships is May 31, 2020. CCM High School Scholarship CCM awards one scholarship per year to a qualified high school senior pursuing a continued education in an agriculture-related field. [...]
Riverside County health officials are recommending that residents cover their nose and mouth when leaving home for essential travel in order to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19. However, officials have advised against purchasing N95 or medical grade masks, because healthcare workers desperately need them. The face coverings do not have to be hospital grade [...]
Three agricultural commissioners declared bloom in Tulare, Fresno, and Kern counties. Tulare County Ag Commissioner Tom Tucker declared bloom in District 1 beginning at 1:00 a.m. on March 28th, 2020. Fresno County Ag Commissioner Melissa Cregan declared bloom in District 1, District 2, and District 3. District 1 is beginning at 1:00 a.m. on March [...]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central California Food Bank is struggling to meet demand. The below note from their President & CEO Andy Souza explains the current situation and needs. California Citrus Mutual has enjoyed a partnership with CCFB over the years, and they fill an important role in our communities. If you can, please [...]
Department of Labor and Internal Revenue Service Guidance The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provides for emergency paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave benefits for specified reasons related to COVID-19, effective April 1st, 2020, through December 31st, 2020. The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (DOL) has published its first [...]
CCM has created a resource page with all the COVID-19 updates that relate to our membership. Please visit the page to see the resources CCM has gathered that will inform and navigate you through this time. For a direct link, please click here. Available under the legislative and regulatory resources section is a summary of [...]
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provides for emergency paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave benefits for specified reasons related to COVID-19, effective April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (Department) has published its first round of guidance to address critical questions such as how the [...]