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Feinstein calls on State Department to expedite H-2A visas
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, called on the State Department to protect the nation’s food supply chain by ensuring agriculture workers are able to receive H-2A visas during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The ability to harvest food is... more »
Planning for COVID-19 on your farm: logistics, communication and preparedness
Many farmers are wondering how to respond to the COVID-19 virus. The information in this article is intended to help growers navigate communication, logistics and planning. University of Minnesota Extension will continue to develop resources... more »
Colorado keeps workers home; agriculture exempt as ‘critical business.’
Kate Greenberg, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture, issued the following statement on March 23: "Customers & Colleagues, Governor Polis issued an order late yesterday directing all Colorado employers to reduce in-person work that takes place outside a... more »
Dedicated website targeted to California food, ag interests
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA’s) COVID-19 dedicated webpage is constantly updated with resources for those in the Food and Agriculture sector, which is regarded as critical infrastructure in this crisis as well as all... more »
Ag exempted as Michigan enacts suspension of non-essential business activities
At 11 a.m. on March 23, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Witmer issued an executive order to temporarily require businesses to suspend activities that are not necessary. This order takes effect on March 24, 2020, at 12:01... more »
West Virginia Blueberry Field Walk goes online March 26
Through this Facebook Live program at 4 p.m. March 26, speciality crop Extension specialist Reza Rafie will walk us through VSU's Randolph Farm blueberry fields, where a collection of 39 different cultivars are under study. All... more »
Monterey County, ag groups back advisory for agricultural worker protection during COVID-19
On March 20, the Monterey County (Calfornia) Agriculture Commissioner’s Office and Supervisors Luis Alejo and Chris Lopez along with Grower-Shipper Association of Central California, Monterey County Farm Bureau, Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association, Coastal... more »
North Carolina farmers’ markets open to provide food essentials
Farmers' markets are an essential part of our nation’s food system and farmers are doing their part to have fresh produce and meats available for consumers. “We have had many questions about whether farmers markets... more »
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