Updated: September 29, 2020
With the swift and unprecedented impact of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on the agriculture industry in the United States, it can be difficult to navigate all the information and resources available to help you in this time of crisis. With the rapid increase in business closures and associated job losses, many employers and employees in the ag industry are trying to understand what assistance is available to them and how to access it.
Below you will find links to various resources for American employers and employees to help guide you to the appropriate information and supports available. You will also find links to all major agriculture associations and organizations in the U.S., as well as links to state government websites and other useful resources, to help you stay up to date on industry-related COVID-19 news and announcements.
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Making Mental Health a Priority at Work
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) – Information and Updates
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
USDA – Food and Nutrition Services
U.S. Food and Drug Administration – Guidance
Center for Disease Control – Guidance Business Response
COVID-19 U.S. Employment aw Update and Guidance for Employers
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (U.S. Department of Labor)
Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
COVID-19: Businesses and Employers
Making Working from Home Work for You
Agricultural Employment’s COVID-19 Response
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) – Information and Updates
U.S. Department of Labor – Coronavirus Resources
View COVID-19 State and Regional Resources (National Association of Manufacturers (NAM))
American Farm Bureau Federation
National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America)
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
American Dairy Goat Association
American Dairy Products Institute
American Dairy Science Association
National Milk Producers Federation
American Crop Protection Association
National Association of Wheat Growers
National Corn Growers Association
National Cotton Council of America
Northern Grain Growers Association
United Fresh Produce Association
U.S. Rice Producers Association
American Brahman Breeders Association
American-International Charolais Association
American Jersey Cattle Association
American Simmental Association
British White Cattle Association of America
Brown Swiss Cattle Breeder's Association
Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Red Angus Association of America
Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America
American Sheep Industry Association
North American Shetland Sheepbreeders Association
American Dairy Goat Association
Fishermen’s Marketing Association
National Aquaculture Association
North American Native Fishes Association
National Agri-Marketing Association
National Potato Promotion Board
National Watermelon Promotion Board
North American Farmers' Direct Marketing Association
Almond Hullers and Processors Association
American Feed Industry Association
American Herbal Products Association
American Peanut Shellers Association
American Seed Trade Association
American Spice Trade Association
American Sugarbeet Growers Association
Niche Meat Processors Assistance Network
Northern Nut Growers Association, Inc.
Specialty Coffee Association of America
During this stressful time, it’s important to maintain your mental health and wellness. If you feel overwhelmed by the impacts of business closures, job loss, self-isolation or quarantine, reach out right away and speak with a professional who can help.
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources
Professional Online Agricultural Webinars and Workshops