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COVID-19 Pandemic Response for Agriculture

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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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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?

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  Christmas trees are naturally social distanced

  Published on November 13, 2020
  Farms and tree lots are prepared for a safe holiday season.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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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  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.

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  In times of supply chain disruption, how do I manage excess raw milk on my farm?

  Published on April 27, 2020
  Learn about options that exist for reducing milk production and proper land application and storage of raw milk.

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  Novel coronavirus information for animal owners

  Published on April 23, 2020
  There are many questions regarding animal and human health during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, there are animal health experts we can turn to for answers.

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  Garden center retail survival strategy series: Thinking through the shopping experience

  Published on April 20, 2020
  Garden retailers should plan for a safe shopping experience for customers by implementing social distancing, curbside pick up and touchless payment options.

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  Garden center retail survival strategy series: Marketing and merchandizing

  Published on April 20, 2020
  Garden retailers should boost their online marketing presence to get customers excited for the spring season and then focus on selling customers solutions and packages of products.