Advice for Prevention and Control of COVID-19 on Farms
- Employer action steps - from Cornell University
- Alternative delivery systems for local producers - from Purdue University
Economic and Farm Management Resources
From Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and USDA
- Ag Decision Maker
- ISU Extension and Outreach Farm Management Specialists
- Farm Financial Planning Program
- Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation (CALT)
- Coronavirus and USDA Service Centers
- Planning for Workforce Contingencies
- Essential Worker Documentation
From Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and state and federal government agencies
From USDA
Food Safety Resources
From North Carolina State University
- Handling COVID-19 at Farmers’ Markets
- Handling COVID-19 at U-Pick Farms
- Handling COVID-19 at Community Gardens
- Is Coronavirus a Concern with Fresh Produce?
- Is Coronavirus an Issue in Produce Production?
Dairy Industry
In states under strict shelter in place orders, employees should be provided proof of employment letters should they be stopped on their way to work. National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) put together a template you can find in English and Spanish here.
NMPF has additional resources for dairy producers to review and use if appropriate.
- COVID-19: 5 Things Your Farm Should Do Now, Farm Journal
- Five Crisis Planning Tips to Combat COVID-19, Dairy Herd Management
- Resources Available to Address COVID-19, Dairy Herd Management
- Dairy Farmer Handbook on Coronavirus Prevention and Management (English and Spanish), NMPF
- Be Prepared: What Should Employers Do About the Coronavirus?, National Law Review
- What You Need to Know Now About Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Your Dairy (English and Spanish), AllTech
- Posters: What You Need to Know Now About Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Your Dairy (English and Spanish), AllTech
- Staying Proactive on the Farm: COVID-19 (English and Spanish), Adapted from Dairy Farmers of America materials
- COVID-19 and Your Dairy Webinar, Cornell University Agricultural Workforce Development
- Stress & Wellness Resources, Center for Dairy Excellence
- COVID-19 FAQ - NMPF
- Disposal of Milk and Milk Products on Dairy Farms During COVID-19, University of Nebraska
- Using Milk as a Feed Source in Dairy Rations, University of Nebraska
Dr. Maristela Rovai, South Dakota State University extension dairy specialist, Dr. Mireille Chahine, University of Idaho extension dairy specialist, Dr. Mario De Haro, University of Idaho extension educator, and Leyby Guifarro, South Dakota State University research student, M.Sc. Dairy Production, have created a YouTube video on COVID-19/ Coronavirus.
Information for Food Banks, Food Service, Grocery Stores and Community Gardens
From the University of Florida
- COVID-19 FAQ for Community Gardens: Steps for Garden Managers and Gardeners
- COVID-19 FAQ for Farmers Markets: Steps for Markets and Market Managers
- COVID-19 FAQ for Food Banks: Best Practices and Communication
- COVID-19 FAQ for Food Banks: Receiving Food and Cleaning
- COVID-19 FAQ for Food Service: Cleaning and Disinfection
- COVID-19 FAQ for Food Service: General Questions and Employee Health
- COVID-19 FAQ for Food Service: Receiving and Food Packaging
- COVID-19 FAQ for Grocery Stores: Cleaning and Disinfection
- COVID-19 FAQ for Grocery Stores: General Questions and Employee Health
- COVID-19 FAQ for U-Pick Farms: Steps for Farm Managers
Livestock Industry
- Guidance for Livestock Auction Markets During COVID-19 - Iowa State University Livestock Team
Preventative Measures
From the University of Florida