COVID-19 Information and Resources for the Agriculture Industry
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Farms.com has compiled some useful resources for our community of users in Canada and the United States. Below you will find links to industry-related news articles, resources for agricultural and food industry employers and employees, government updates by state and province, and links to all major agricultural associations and organizations in Canada and the United States to help you stay informed with updates and announcements related to your particular sector.
COVID-19 Agriculture-Related News Articles
Farmers give back during coronavirus outbreak
Biosecurity to avoid COVID-19 spread
Marketing hogs in the age of COVID-19
Helping farmers share feelings
Ont. distilleries helping fight COVID-19
Working from the home office
Agri-food businesses help combat COVID-19
Ag workers exempt from travel ban
The effects of COVID-19 on plant 2020
Assessing COVID-19 and Cdn. ag
The effects of COVID-19 on Ontario ag
Cancelled Farm Shows and Events for March 2020
Markets down amid coronavirus spread
AgCareers.com offering free temporary seasonal job postings
Ag Market Prices
Farm Commodities Prices and Market Information
COVID-19 Information and Resources for Canadian Employers
Agribusiness Workforce Preparations for Coronavirus
Making Mental Health a Priority at Work
Resources for Canadian Businesses: COVID-19
COVID-19 Answers to Employer Questions from the Canadian Payroll Association
8 Questions Employers Should Ask About Coronavirus
COVID-19 Response Planning: Is Your Business Prepared?
Update Your HR Plan for COVID-19
The Leader’s Guide to Managing COVID-19 Panic
Information and Tips on COVID-19
Managing the Coronavirus (COVID-19) for Employers
Printable handwashing Instruction Poster
Printable About Coronavirus Disease Fact Sheet (COVID-19) Poster
Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council - Information and Tips on COVID-19
COVID-19 Canadian Supply Chain Issues
Temporary Foreign Workers Exempt from Canada’s Travel ban
Calling All Suppliers – Help Canada Combat Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
COVID-19 Information and Resources for Canadian Employees and Job Seekers
Agricultural Employment’s COVID-19 Response
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) – Employment and Social Development Canada
EI Sickness Benefits: Apply
Support for Workers and Businesses Through Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Available Jobs in Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Biotechnology
Available Jobs in Food Manufacturing, Food Processing, Food Packaging and Logistics
Government COVID-19 Information and Resources by Province and Territory
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec – English
Quebec - Français
Saskatchewan
Yukon Territory
Canadian Agriculture Associations and Organizations
4-H Canada
Agricultural Adaptation Council
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers Program
Canadian Young Farmers' Forum
La Coop fédérée
National Farmers Union
Union des producteurs agricoles
Canadian Dairy Associations and Organizations
Canadian Dairy Commission
Canadian Dairy Information Centre
Canadian Dairy Network
Dairy Farmers of Canada
Dairy Processors Association of Canada
National Livestock Identification for Dairy
Canadian Poultry and Poultry Products Associations and Organizations
Canadian Hatching Egg Producers
Canadian Poultry and Egg Processors Council
Canadian Poultry Research Council
Chicken Farmers of Canada
Egg Farmers of Canada
Further Poultry Processors Association of Canada
Poultry Industry Council
Turkey Farmers of Canada
Canadian Plant and Plant Products Associations and Organizations
Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association
Canadian Nursery Landscape Association
Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance
Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association
Flowers Canada Growers
National Sunflower Association of Canada
Canadian Meat and Meat Products Associations and Organizations
Canada Beef
Canadian Meat Council
Canada Pork International
National Renderers Organization
Canadian Beef Grading Agency
Canadian Livestock-General Associations and Organizations
Canadian Animal Health Coalition
Canadian Animal Health Institute
Canadian Livestock Genetics Association
National Farm Animal Care Council
Animal Nutrition Association of Canada
Canadian Livestock-Bovine Associations and Organizations
Canadian Cattlemen's Association
National Cattle Feeders' Association
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Canadian Beef Breeds Council
Ayrshire Breeders' Association of Canada
Canadian Angus Association
Canadian Blonde d'Aquitaine Association
Canadian Brown Swiss and Braunvieh Association
Canadian Charolais Association
Canadian Dexter Cattle Association
Canadian Galloway Association
Canadian Gelbvieh Association
Canadian Guernsey Association
Canadian Highland Cattle Society
Canadian Hereford Association
Canadian Limousin Association
Canadian Murray Grey Association
Canadian Shorthorn Association
Canadian Simmental Association
Canadian South Devon Association
Canadian Speckle Park Association
Salers Association of Canada
Holstein Canada
Jersey Canada
Canadian Livestock-Sheep Associations and Organizations
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited
Canadian Sheep Breeders Association
Canadian Sheep Federation
Canadian Livestock-Equine Associations and Organizations
Equestrian Canada
Canadian Livestock-Goat Associations and Organizations
Canadian Goat Genetics
Canadian Goat Society
Canadian National Goat Federation
Canadian Meat Goat Association
Canadian Livestock-Swine Associations and Organizations
Canadian Pork Council
Canadian Swine Breeders Association
Canadian Swine Exporters Association
Canadian Livestock-Alternative Associations and Organizations
Alpaca Canada
Alpaca Livestock Producers and Cooperators Association
Canada Mink Breeders Association
Canadian Bison Association
Canadian Llama and Alpaca Association
Llama Canada
Canadian Fish and Seafood Associations and Organizations
Aboriginal Aquaculture Association
Association of Seafood Producers
Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance
Aquaculture Association of Canada
Canadian Association of Prawn Producers
Canadian Albacore Tuna
Canadian Sablefish Association
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Geoduck / Underwater Harvesters Association
Groundfish Enterprise Council of Canada
Lobster Council of Canada
Canadian Organics Associations and Organizations
Canada Organic Trade Association
Canadian Organic Growers
Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada
Organic Federation of Canada
Canadian Honey / Syrup Associations and Organizations
Canadian Honey Council
Canadian Oilseeds, Cereals and Grains Associations and Organizations
Brewing and Malting Barley Research Institute
Canadian Canola Growers Association
Canadian Forage and Grassland Association
Canada Grains Council
Canadian International Grains Institute
Canadian Oilseed Processors Association
Canola Council of Canada
Flax Council of Canada
Grain Growers of Canada
Malting Industry Association of Canada
SeCan Association
Soy Canada
Canadian Pulses and Special Crops Associations and Organizations
Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance
Canadian International Grains Institute
Canadian Seed Growers Association
Canadian Seed Institute
Canadian Seed Trade Association
Canadian Special Crops Association
Canadian Spice Association
Canadian Sugar Institute
Pulse Canada
Seeds of Diversity
Canadian Exporting and Marketing Associations and Organizations
Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance
Canadian Agri-Marketing Association
Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters
Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions
Canadian Food Exporters Association
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation
Canadian Safety, Inspection and Standards Associations and Organizations
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association
Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Canadian Supply Chain Food Safety Coalition
Health Canada
Standards Council of Canada
Canadian Research Associations and Organizations
Agricultural Institute of Canada
BIOTECanada
Canadian Association for Food Studies
Canadian Centre for Agri-food Research in Health and Medicine
Canadian Faculties of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Canadian Society of Agronomy
CropLife Canada
Institute of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods
International Institute for Sustainable Development
Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
Canadian - Other Associations and Information
Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute
Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council
Canadian Association of Farm Advisors
Farm Management Canada
Fertilizer Canada
Canadian Health Food Association
Canadian Natural Products Association
Renewable Industries Canada
Halal Advisory Group
Natural Products and Agri-Food Network
Soil Conservation Council of Canada
COVID-19 Information and Resources for American Employers
Agribusiness Workforce Preparations for Coronavirus
Making Mental Health a Priority at Work
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
USDA – Food and Nutrition Services
USDA
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
Video: USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue Message to Producers
COVID-19 Information and Resources for American Employees and Job Seekers
Agricultural Employment’s COVID-19 Response
U.S. Department of Labor – Coronavirus Resources
Unemployment Benefits Finder
Available Jobs in Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Biotechnology
Available Jobs in Food Manufacturing, Food Processing, Food Packaging and Logistics
COVID-19 State Resources
View COVID-19 State and Regional Resources (National Association of Manufacturers (NAM))
Government COVID-19 Information and Resources by U.S. State
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Washington D.C.
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
American Agriculture Associations and Organizations
American Farm Bureau Federation
American Poultry Association
Animal Agriculture Alliance
National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America)
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
National Farmers Union
American Farmland Trust
Farm Aid
American Dairy Associations and Organizations
American Dairy Association
American Dairy Goat Association
American Dairy Products Institute
American Dairy Science Association
Midwest Dairy Association
National Milk Producers Federation
U.S. Dairy Export Council
American Poultry and Poultry Products Associations and Organizations
National Chicken Council
National Turkey Federation
National Broiler Council
United Egg Producers
American Egg Board
U.S. Poultry & Egg Council
American Plant and Plant Products Associations and Organizations
Alfalfa Council Organizations
American Crop Protection Association
American Dry Bean Council
Corn Refiners Association
Cotton Foundation
National Association of Wheat Growers
National Corn Growers Association
National Cotton Council of America
Northern Grain Growers Association
National Onion Association
National Potato Council
U.S. Apple Association
U.S. Feed Grains Council
U.S. Wheat Associates
U.S. Rice Federation
U.S. Rice Producers Association
Walnut Council
American Meat and Meat Products Associations and Organizations
U.S. Meat Export Federation
American Livestock-Bovine Associations and Organizations
American Brahman Breeders Association
American Guernsey Association
American Hereford 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
Holstein Association
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Red Angus Association of America
Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America
United Braford Breeders
American Livestock-Sheep Associations and Organizations
American Sheep Industry Association
North American Shetland Sheepbreeders Association
American Livestock-Goat Associations and Organizations
American Dairy Goat Association
American Goat Society
American Livestock-Swine Associations and Organizations
National Pork Board
American Fish and Seafood Associations and Organizations
Americas Tilapia Alliance
Catfish Institute
Fishermen’s Marketing Association
National Aquaculture Association
National Fisheries Institute
North American Native Fishes Association
American Organics Associations and Organizations
The Organic Trade Association
American Honey / Syrup Associations and Organizations
National Honey Board
American Oilseeds, Cereals and Grains Associations and Organizations
American Soybean Association
American Exporting and Marketing Associations and Organizations
Cherry Marketing Institute
Food Marketing Institute
U.S. Meat Export Federation
National Agri-Marketing Association
National Potato Promotion Board
National Watermelon Promotion Board
North American Farmers' Direct Marketing Association
Potato Association of America
American - Other Associations and Information
Almond Hullers and Processors Association
American Cheese Society
American Feed Industry Association
American Herbal Products Association
American Peanut Shellers Association
American Seed Trade Association
American Spice Trade Association
American Sugar Alliance
American Sugarbeet Growers Association
Mushroom Council
Niche Meat Processors Assistance Network
Northern Nut Growers Association, Inc.
Specialty Coffee Association of America
Mental Health and Wellness Resources
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
Online Webinars and Workshops
Online webinars and workshops are a great way to stay engaged and advance your skills. AgCareers.com is pleased to offer several industry-related webinars and workshops.
Professional Online Agricultural Webinars and Workshops