Click on the links below for information on the American Sheep Industry Association’s response to the impact of COVID-19.
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)
American Sheep Industry Association Correspondence
- Sheep Industry Request for Additional COVID Assistance
- ASI Comments on CFAP Payments for Older Ewes
- Coalition Letter in Support of Wildlife Services during COVID
- Sheep Industry Letter in support of USDA Lamb Purchase
- USDA Response to Sheep Industry Lamb Purchase Letter
- ASI/NLFA Letter to USDA re: Payment Limits and Recovery Window
- ASI Letter to Senate Leadership re: PPP
- Secretary Perdue’s Response to ASI President Cox
- ASI Letter to USDA re: LMR
- Damages to the Wool and Pelt Market
- ASI Letter to USDA re: Livestock Relief
- ASI Letter to House and Senate Leadership for Relief under CARES Act
- ASI Request for USDA Lamb Purchase
U.S. Department of Agriculture
- COVID Federal Rural Resource Guide
- Secretary Perdue’s thank-you to American Farmers and Ranchers (video)
- H-2A Visa Program
- H-2A Q&A
- House Letter to DOA Requesting Assistance for Sheep Producers
U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Forest Service – Grazing Management
U.S. Department of Interior
U.S. Department of Transportation / Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- Extension of Emergency Declaration to June 14
- Expanded Emergency Declaration
- Frequently Asked Question on Emergency Declaration
- Frequently Asked Question on Hours of Service
- FMCSA CDL Waivers
U.S. Department of Labor / Families First Coronavirus Response Act
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Small Business Administration
- SBA Resources Available for Rural America
- Paycheck Protection Program FAQs (Updated 5/13)
- USDA Announcement on SBA Resources for Ag
- How to Calculate PPP Loan Amounts
- Paycheck Protection Program FAQs (Updated)
- Paycheck Protection Program Increase Act Overview
- Paycheck Protection Program Lenders and Information
- Paycheck Protection Program Q&A for Agricultural Producers
- Paycheck Protection Program Guidance
- Paycheck Protection Program for Small Businesses FAQs
Additional Small Business Resources
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce CARES Act Summary
- Cornerstone Government Affairs Small Business Lending Programs
Shearing Resources
- Shearing Operations: Suggested Protocols in Response to Covid-19
- Employee Travel Related to Critical Infrastructure – Cornerstone Govt. Affairs
Department of Homeland Security/FEMA
- Addressing PPE Needs in Non-Healthcare Setting
- Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce
State by State Resources