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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Farm safety: COVID-19 health screening requirements for essential employees

Published on April 29, 2020
New health screening requirements for essential employees will help keep our farms safe and ensure that they can keep running during this pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
Garden center retail survival strategy series: Communicating in extraordinary times

Published on April 20, 2020
Own the moment with frequent, honest and persistently positive messages.
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.
Resources for greenhouse growers, florists and retailers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Published on April 20, 2020
There are many resources for both wholesale and garden retails on methods to hold crops and implement social distancing at garden centers.
Garden center retail survival strategy series: Overcoming challenges with a holistic approach

Published on April 9, 2020
Utilize a big-picture approach to develop contingency plans for your business.
Protecting yourself and your farm employees from COVID-19

Published on March 27, 2020
Considerations to help producers protect themselves, their families and employees from novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19.
Farm biosecurity basics: Keeping employees healthy

Published on March 26, 2020
On a field crop farm, the goal of biosecurity is to keep the owners, operators and staff safe and healthy.
COVID-19 and food safety: Common questions from fruit and vegetable growers

Published on March 20, 2020
Novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19, is on every grower’s mind. Here are answers to common questions about how to approach handwashing and sanitation on produce farms.