Jun 23, 2020
NY webinar outlines actions farms should take during COVID-19

As New York “reopens” business during the COVID-19 crisis, business owners are evaluating what actions they need to take to protect themselves, their employees, and their customers, and to help public officials contain the spread of COVID-19.

Join a panel of Cornell University agricultural specialists for a webinar on June 24, 2020, at 7 p.m., that will address common questions that fruit and vegetable growers have about managing their farms during COVID-19.

Panelists will address questions farm owners and managers may have about managing workers in the field, orchard, or vineyard. They will also address questions about managing a retail enterprise, such as a farm market, farm stand, pick-your-own, or CSA operation. For example: When should my employees wear face coverings? Should I screen my visitors and customers? How do I make a NY Forward Business Safety Plan?

Panelists:

Laura Biasillo, CCE Broome County
Dr. Elizabeth Bihn, Institute for Food Safety at Cornell
Elisabeth Hodgdon, CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program
Nathaniel Lartey, CCE Orange County
Kevin Martin, CCE Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
Dr. Anu Rangarajan, Cornell Small Farms Program
Dr. Rich Stup, Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development Program
Myron Thurston, CCE Madison County
Mark Wiltberger, CCE Lake Ontario Fruit Program

Participants are encouraged to register early and enter a question at the time of registration. Questions asked during the session will be addressed as time allows. Registration is free but pre-registration is required.

This Q & A session will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, June 24, from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.