COVID-19 Farmers Update 10/26/2020
Webinars and Workshops
N.C. Cooperative Extension, ASAP, and Empowering Mtn Food Systems: High-Tunnel Production Webinar (free)!
October 27, 3–5 p.m. EDT: Preparing for your high tunnel operation.
November 10, 3–5 p.m. EST: Operating Your High Tunnel.
Nov 17, 3–5 p.m. EST: Food Safety Plans and Marketing for your high tunnel operation.
GFVGA-Webinars ($95/participant)
RegistrationTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 | 9–11 a.m. Eastern
- Political Outlook: How the Current Political Climate May Impact Ag Labor And Workforce
- Joint Employment and FSLA Ag Overtime Exemption
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 | 9– 11 a.m. Eastern
- Georgia Department of Public Health Guidance to Manage COVID-19 with Ag Employees
- Preserving Your Company’s Brand: Your Business During a Pandemic
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 | 9–11 a.m. Eastern
- Issues and Updates from the Office of Foreign Labor Certifications (OFLC)
- Wage and Hour Audit Overview – An Investigator’s Perspective
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 | 9–11 a.m. Eastern
- How can the H-2A Program Work for My Operation
- H-2A Panel Discussion to Answer Your Question
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 | 9–11 a.m. Eastern
- Migrant Seasonal Protection Act (MSPA) is Alive and Well
- What Every Farmer Should Know About Working With a Farm Labor Contractor (FLC)
Other Resources
- Extending a Helping Hand: Across North Carolina, NC State Extension stands in the gap between high tech and high touch for the state’s citizens.
- Risk and Resilience: North Carolina farmers have faced significant stress in recent years, and COVID-19 has made matters worse. What is NC State doing to help turn the tide? And why should we all care?
Daily COVID-19 Update as of 10/26/2020
- North Carolina (12:07 p.m. EST): 261,742 confirmed positive/ 4,170 deaths
- USA: (7:33 p.m. EST): 8,653,595 positive/ 225,330 deaths
- World (12:33 p.m. EST): 43,215,856 positive/ 1,155,914 deaths
Other Helpful Resources:
COVID-19: Farming Resources, NC State Extension
Food Safety, NC State Extension
COVID-19 Resources and Information, NC State Extension
This post was created by Rania Hassan and Mark Hoffmann
