COVID-19 Pandemic Response for Agriculture
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every segment of society including agriculture. Farmers not only face health risks for employees and family members, they are also navigating supply chain disruptions and will likely face financial impacts. MSU Extension has educational resources to help farmers deal with this ever-changing, unprecedented landscape.
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Airborne disease training videos for Spanish-speaking greenhouse workers
Published on November 15, 2021
Tools aimed at fulfilling pandemic preparedness training. -
Preventing the spread of airborne disease: Training videos for greenhouse and garden center workers
Published on June 16, 2021
Tools aimed at fulfilling pandemic preparedness training requirements. -
In the Weeds podcast on farm financial decisions
Published on April 29, 2021
This series hopes to guide you in upcoming decisions regarding the farm bill, COVID-19 financial relief and crop marketing. -
COVID-19 vaccine videos for agriculture workers in English and Spanish
Published on March 4, 2021
In Michigan, agricultural employees are now eligible to receive the vaccine. Information about the vaccine is important for reaching high vaccination coverage against COVID-19. -
How food purchasing changed in 2020 – Did we get it right?
Published on November 20, 2020
How did consumer food purchasing habits change in 2020 and what does it mean for the future? -
Christmas trees are naturally social distanced
Published on November 13, 2020
Farms and tree lots are prepared for a safe holiday season. -
Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool
Published on September 18, 2020
Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders. -
Michigan agricultural safety grants
Published on August 4, 2020
Financial assistance now available to help mitigate COVID-19 costs for farmers and processors. -
Michigan State University Extension releases COVID-19 Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Program (CHAMP) e-tool to support the agriculture industry
Published on June 24, 2020
The MSU Extension CHAMP e-tool will assist farms and businesses involved in agriculture with developing a written COVID-19 control plan. -
Employee housing rules modified temporarily amidst COVID-19
Published on June 19, 2020
New rules intend to protect Michigan’s ag production and food supply from disruptions due to labor shortages caused by employees contracting COVID-19. -
Calculation for specialty crop Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) payment
Published on June 19, 2020
Learn how to calculate CFAP payments for specialty crops grown at your farm. -
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) for dairy farmers
Published on June 3, 2020
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) that applies to dairy farms provides much needed help for an industry that has been dramatically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Update to small business administration (SBA) COVID-19 related loans
Published on June 2, 2020
Congress has passed, and the President signed on April 24, 2020, the Paycheck Protection and Health Care Enhancement Act. The law added $310 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program and $10 billion to the Emergency Injury Disaster Loan program. -
COVID-19 videos in Spanish for dairy employees
Published on May 22, 2020
To minimize the chance of spread of COVID-19 in dairy workers, provide access to information in their native language. -
Programas federales para productores frente al coronavirus / Federal programs for farmers amidst novel coronavirus
Published on May 22, 2020
Educadores de Extensión en MSU crearon videos para guiar a los productores Latinos a elegir programas. / MSU Extension Educators have created videos to guide Latinx farmers to choose support programs. -
Key points and resources to keep vegetable farms running during novel coronavirus
Published on May 19, 2020
In this constantly changing environment, here are some resources to help produce farms run while keeping personnel and plants healthy. -
Expect temporary changes in the meat case
Published on May 7, 2020
The meat case is likely to look different for a period of time due to supply chain disruptions caused by the novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19. -
Planning tool for welfare culling during farm disrupted operations
Published on May 4, 2020
When cull animal markets are disrupted, on-farm euthanasia of these animals based on welfare may have to be considered. -
In times of supply chain disruption, how do I appropriately dispose of my livestock mortalities?
Published on May 3, 2020
Learn about mortality disposal options according to the Michigan Bodies of Dead Animals Act. -
Supply chain disruptions
Published on May 3, 2020
When workers essential to the food supply become ill, how does this affect the food supply chain within the meat industry?
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