COVID-19 Collected Resources for Farmers

We are compiling a list of resources for farmers who are working through challenges brought about by COVID-19.  This list is a work in progress, so please check back frequently.

News and Updates

• South Africa is food secure and consumers are urged to stop panic buying amid COVID-19 – https://www.agrisa.co.za/news/ca9e7313ab5347f9e6fb5712b5dae97b
• Agri SA’s tips for safe workplaces during COVID-19 – https://www.agrisa.co.za/news/a737c26fd4986b9f5bc5f3424d7a50c8
• COVID-19: Tough times ahead for SA economy – https://www.agrisa.co.za/news/a6b48df6b2f9ee2aa3d520036b01e7fa
• South African Government Guidance – https://www.gov.za/Coronavirus
• Food in the time of the Coronavirus: Why we should be very, very afraid
• Restricting hawkers and traders in the townships is unsustainable and dangerous – GG Alcock
• C19 People’s Coalition Resources
• Grain: New research suggests industrial livestock, not wet markets, might be origin of Covid-19
• South African Government Facebook page
• Farmer’s Weekly: Covid-19 support for farmers with a turnover of R1m or less

Marketing Resources

Social Media Marketing

• “Get Social,” AGW’s Sustainable Farming Magazine: Spring/Summer 2018 (Volume 3 Issue 2)
• Taking Pictures of your Farm

Taking payment (online, in-person)

• Square
• Stripe
• Paypal