With the seasonal farm workforce steadily increasing in size across the state, it’s critical for farm operators to do everything possible to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Following are links to guidance documents issued jointly by NYS Departments of Health and Ag & Markets.
- Guidance document: https://agriculture.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/05/agm-doh_covid19_cleaningfarm.pdf
- Farm Operator Checklist: https://agriculture.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/05/agm-doh-dol_covid19_operatorchecklist.pdf
- Farmworker prevention tips: https://agriculture.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/05/dol-doh-agm_farmworkerpreventiontips.pdf
Also remember to develop your business safety plan using resources developed by Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Find the full list of Cornell resources for COVID-19 at the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN).
