Tag: COVID-19

These resources related to LOCAL PRODUCERS & DIRECT MARKETERS have been provided by institutions of higher education in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic:

Food Safety Protocols for Produce

• Best Practices for Agribusinesses (PDF)  NC State Extension
• Expanding Food Safety Protocols in a COVID-19 Environment (Videos) Virginia Cooperative Extension
• Is Coronavirus an Issue in Produce Production? (PDF) NC State Extension
• Produce Farms and Packinghouses (PDF) NC State Extension

Cleaning & Sanitation

• Always be Cleaning & Sanitizing + Understanding Disinfection (Webinar Recording)  NC State Extension
• Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs Quarterly Newsletter PDF (includes articles on PPE issues and disinfectants related to COVID-19) Virginia Cooperative Extension

Connecting Producers, Markets, and Food Lovers

• Farmers Guide to Direct Sales Software Platforms – National Young Farmers Coalition
• Virginia MarketMaker  Virginia Cooperative Extension, AgMRC, USDA, Farm Credit, VDACS, & Farm Credit

Harvesting 

• Best Practices to Minimize COVID-19 Risk While Harvesting Fresh Produce   LSU Ag Center
• Updates on the H-2A Program in the Midst of COVID-19 PDF University of Tennessee Extension

Marketing

• Livestock Update Webinar Series: Beef Markets – Current Considerations, Getting Read for the Breeding Season, & Pasture Management Update Recording Virginia Cooperative Extension (Recorded 4/24/20)
• MarketReady: Farm to eCommerce Webinar Virginia Cooperative Extension (Recorded 4/1/20)
• Virginia Virtual Farm to Table Program Website Virginia Cooperative Extension

Other Relevant Resources

• Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) Virginia Cooperative Extension (Recorded 5/25/20)
• COVID-19 Related Legislation for Agriculture – Labor (H2A), Families First ACT, CARES Act  YouTube or Slides PDF – University of Kentucky, University of Florida, Oklahoma State University, and Clemson University (Recorded 4/17/20)
• Overview of a Survey on the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Virginia Farms and Agribusinesses (Fall 2020) AAEC-275NP  Virginia Cooperative Extension
• Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Covid-19 Emergency Information Center Website

These resources related to GROCERY SHOPPING/STOCKING THE PANTRY have been provided by institutions of higher education in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic:

Cooking/Food Preparation

• Food Preservation Basics Videos (Website) University of Minnesota Extension*
• Common Ingredient Substitutions ( Blog) Alabama Extension
• Washing Produce (PNG) NC State Extension

Food Selection

• Healthy Shelf-Stable Foods (Blog) Alabama Extension

Grocery Shopping

• Alternate Ways to Get Food (Blog) Alabama Extension
• Food Budget Buying for Two Weeks (Blog) Alabama Extension
• Grocery Pickup and Delivery (PNG) NC State Extension
• Handling Groceries (PNG) NC State Extension
• Helpful Food and Shopping Tips (Blog) Alabama Extension
• Is Coronavirus a Concern at Grocery Stores? (Co-branded)
  • NC State Extension (PDF)
  • Virginia Cooperative Extension (PDF)
• Minimizing Risk (PNG) NC State Extension
• Tips for Shopping and Eating at Home (Website) Alabama Extension
• Top Tips for Grocery Shopping (PNG) NC State Extension

Reusable Bags & Containers

• Cleaning and Disinfecting Reusable Bags (PDF) NC State Extension
• Customers Best Practices for Reusable Bags & Food Takeout Containers (PDF) Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Water

• Ensuring an Adequate Water Supply (Blog) Alabama Extension

*Thank you to our friends in the North Central Extension region.

These resources related to SUPPORTING LOCAL FOOD-RELATED BUSINESSES have been provided by institutions of higher education in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic:

• Alternate Ways to Get Food (Alabama Extension)
• Overview of a Survey on the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Virginia Farms and Agribusinesses (Fall 2020) AAEC-275NP  Virginia Cooperative Extension
• Supporting Local, Small Business (Alabama Extension)

These resources have been provided by institutions of higher education in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic:

Breastfeeding Mothers (Alabama Extension)

Community resources listed by topic:

• Community & Personal Gardens
• Farmers Market
• Food Banks

Business resources listed by topic:

• Food Service & Restaurants
• Grocery Stores
• Local Producers & Direct Marketers
• U-Pick Farms

Household resources listed by topic:

• Food Safety
• Grocery Shopping/Stocking the Pantry
• Personal Care
• Supporting Local Food-related Businesses

Multiple languages:

• Alabama Extension (use Google translate)
• Publications in Spanish

Other Categories: Includes Breastfeeding

University/Extension Organization Pages:

• Alabama Extension 
• Clemson Cooperative Extension: Agribusiness Resources for COVID-19
• Extension Disaster Education Network COVID-19 Searchable Database
• North Carolina COVID-19 Resources
• University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service – Local Foods & COVID-19 Resources
• University of Florida/IFAS Resources
• University of Kentucky COVID-19 Resources for Local Producers and Direct Marketers
• Virginia Tech – Resources for Food Safety, Virginia Cooperative Extension 
  • Center for Food Systems and Community Transformation: The Food System and COVID-19

Resources from Other Agencies:

• USDA – Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions
• OSHA – Coronavirus Control & Prevention

Resources from Selected Organizations:

• International Association of Horticultural Producers

These resources related to GROCERY STORES have been provided by higher education and state institutions in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic:

• Cleaning and Disinfection (Co-branded PDFs)
  • NC State Extension
  • Virginia Cooperative Extension
• Cleaning and Disinfecting Reusable Bags PDF NC State Extension
• Customer Service During the COVID-19 Pandemic Blog Alabama Extension
• General Questions and Employee Health (Co-branded PDFs)
  • NC State Extension
  • Virginia Cooperative Extension
• Is Coronavirus a Concern at the Grocery Store? PDF NC State Extension
• Receiving and Food Packaging (Co-branded PDFs)
  • NC State Extension
  • Virginia Cooperative Extension

These resources related to PERSONAL CARE have been provided by institutions of higher education in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Cleaning and Disinfection

• Cleaning and Disinfection PDF, NC State Extension
• Cleaning and Disinfection of Food-Contact and Touch Surfaces for the COVID-19 Virus, LSU AgCenter

Handwashing:

• Clean Your Hands Often (Co-branded)
  • NC State Extension (PDF)
  • UF/IFAS Extension (Website, PDF)
  • Virginia Cooperative Extension (PDF)
• Handwashing and Sanitizers (Blog) Alabama Extension
• Homemade Hand Sanitizer (PDF) NC State Extension
• How Clean are Your Hands? PDF, LSU AgCenter

Other:

• COVID-19 Stress Reduction Technique: The Japanese Practice of Shinrin-yoku or Forest Bathing, Virginia Cooperative Extension
• Preparing for an Outbreak in Your Community – A (PDF) Virginia Cooperative Extension & B (PDF) Virginia Cooperative Extension
• What You Need to Know About Social Distancing, Self- quarantine and Self-isolation (PDF) – University of Tennessee Extension
• What to Do if You Are Sick (Co-branded):  NC State Extension (PDF), UF/IFAS Extension (Website, PDF), Virginia Cooperative Extension (PDF)

 

These resources related to U-PICK FARMS have been provided by institutions of higher education in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic:

Farm Manager Resources

• Overview of a Survey on the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Virginia Farms and Agribusinesses (Fall 2020) AAEC-275NP  Virginia Cooperative Extension
• Pick Your Own Farm Operations Poster PDF, LSU AgCenter
• Steps for Farm Managers (Co-branded)
  • NC State Extension PDF
  • Virginia Cooperative Extension PDF

 

These resources related to FOOD BANKS have been provided by multiple institutions in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic:

Food Handling

• Receiving Food and Cleaning
  • NC State Extension (PDF)
  • Virginia Cooperative Extension (PDF)

Fresh Produce

• Is Coronavirus a Concern on Fresh Produce? PDF NC State Extension

General

• Best Practices and Communication
  • NC State Extension (PDF)
  • Virginia Cooperative Extension (PDF)
• Open Letter to Food Donation and Recovery Networks (PDF) Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Albany, NY, Cornell University,  Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Iowa State University, North Carolina State University, Rutgers University, University of California, Davis, University of Delaware, University of Florida, University of Guelph, University of Maryland, & Virginia Tech

 

These resources related to FOOD SERVICE & RESTAURANTS have been provided by higher education and state institutions in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic:

Considerations with Takeout

• Customers Best Practices for Reusable Bags & Food Takeout Containers PDF Minnesota Department of Agriculture
• Is Coronavirus a Concern With Takeout? PDF Virginia Cooperative Extension
• Takeout Food Safety Website Alabama Extension

General 

• Cleaning and Disinfection PDF NC State Extension
• General Questions and Employee Health  (Co-branded PDFs)
  • NC State Extension
  • Virginia Cooperative Extension
• Is Coronavirus a Food Safety Issue? PDF NC State Extension
• Receiving and Food Packaging (Co-branded PDFs)
  • NC State Extension
  • Virginia Cooperative Extension
• Supporting Local, Small Business Website Alabama Extension