COVID-19 and Your Farm
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COVID-19 is caused by a virus (SARS-CoV-2). The illness affects people, but resulted in indirect consequences to agriculture, including disruption to processing procedures. Prevention is the key to protecting your farm and livestock. Resources on this page can help you better understand COVID-19, and provides important resources for prevention, response, and assistance programs. |
COVID-19 General Information
Farmer and Producer Assistance Programs
Coronavirus and USDA Assistance for Farmers
Website of USDA resources available to farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
USDA
Website of USDA resources available to farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
USDA
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)
Assistance programs for farmers or ranchers directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
USDA
Assistance programs for farmers or ranchers directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
USDA
COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide
Factsheet of Federal Assistance Programs for rural communities.
USDA
Factsheet of Federal Assistance Programs for rural communities.
USDA
USDA Announces Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)
Information regarding the CFAP program.
USDA
Information regarding the CFAP program.
USDA
Farm Employees
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Agricultural Workers and Employers
Interim guidance for the agriculture industry on prevention strategies to protect workers.
CDC, U.S. Department of Labor
Interim guidance for the agriculture industry on prevention strategies to protect workers.
CDC, U.S. Department of Labor
Familes First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Employer Paid Leave Requirements
Information on the requirements of the FFCRA.
U.S. Department of Labor
Information on the requirements of the FFCRA.
U.S. Department of Labor
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Notice - Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs about the FFCRA
U.S. Department of Labor
FAQs about the FFCRA
U.S. Department of Labor
Recommended Protocols for Diary Farms When an Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
Recommendations for dairy farms if an individual has tested positive.
National Milk Producers Federation
Recommendations for dairy farms if an individual has tested positive.
National Milk Producers Federation
Use of Respirators, Facemasks, and Cloth Face Coverings in the food and Agriculture Sector During Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
Factsheet on use of face protection in agricultural settings.
Food and Drug Administration
Factsheet on use of face protection in agricultural settings.
Food and Drug Administration
What Farm Employers Need to Know About Sick Leave Requirements
Information about paid leave and corresponding employer tax credits in COVID-19 Federal legislation.
National Milk Producers Federation
Information about paid leave and corresponding employer tax credits in COVID-19 Federal legislation.
National Milk Producers Federation
What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act and Other EEO Laws
Technical Assistance Questions and Answers for businesses.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Technical Assistance Questions and Answers for businesses.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission