COVID-19
September brought strong fresh produce sales gains
The pandemic caused changes in virtually all shopping habits, from when and where people shopped to the types, amounts and brands they purchased. These changes were driven by anxiety over in-store visits that prompted fewer... more »
Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention postponed until 2022
The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC), held annually in Niagara Falls, has announced the cancellation of next year’s event. The convention will be postponed until 2022. OFVC general manager Glenna Cairnie: “It was cancelled... more »
Outbreak totals 59 among harvest workers in Oregon strawberry operation
Nearly 60 incoming seasonal contract strawberry harvest workers for Planasa Oregon Operations LLC on Short Road in Klamath Falls tested positive for COVID-19 before they started work about two weeks ago, according to company officials.... more »
NCAE announces virtual Ag Labor Forum Dec. 2-4
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) announced today that its annual Ag Labor Forum will be held virtually Dec. 2-4. This annual event brings together key thought leaders in agricultural employment and labor from... more »
Housing for Harvest program expands to two more counties to help ag workers
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced Oct. 1 that the counties of Sacramento and San Luis Obispo are the latest to participate in Housing for the Harvest, a program announced by Gov.... more »
Ag groups call for more resources to protect employees, communities from COVID-19
Over 160 farm, food and agriculture organizations, all members of the Agriculture Workforce Coalition, on Sept. 24 sent a letter to the White House Coronavirus Task Force calling for the federal government to take additional... more »
Farmers to Families Food Box Program surpasses 100M boxes delivered
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Sept. 29 that more than 100 million food boxes have been distributed in support of American farmers and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through the U.S. Department... more »
Farm worker housing simulator shows how to help reduce COVID-19 spread
Partnering with the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety (NEC), the Vessel Dynamics Laboratory at George Mason University created an online app that shows how various practices aimed to slow the spread of COVID-19... more »
Farm groups seek more rural resources to respond to COVID-19
A coalition of more than 160 agricultural organizations from across the nation has asked the White House Coronavirus Task Force to take additional measures to promote the health and safety of farm employees and rural... more »
Housing for the Harvest program extended to more California counties
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced Sept. 24 that the counties of Kern and Madera will participate in Housing for the Harvest, a program announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom in July to... more »
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