The Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a rapidly evolving situation. Science-based information is available and updated as new information becomes available at the CDC and Ohio Department of Health. The following are resources specific to specialty crop producers, marketers and consumers on COVID-19 and food safety. Many thanks to North Carolina State University.
FOOD SAFETY FAQ
COVID-19 FOOD SAFETY RESOURCES [PDF ]
COVID-19 AND FOOD SAFETY FAQ [PDF ]
COVID-19 - IS IT AN ISSUE IN PRODUCE PRODUCTION [PDF ]
COVID-19 - IS CORONAVIRUS A CONCERN ON FRESH PRODUCE? [PDF ]
COVID-19 FOOD SAFETY FOR SPECIALTY CROP FARM OPERATORS [PDF ]
COVID-19 FOOD SAFETY FOR PRODUCE AUCTIONS [PDF ]
COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR PLAIN GROWERS [PDF ]
U-PICK FARMS
COVID-19 FAQ FOR FARMERS MARKETS [PDF ]
COVID-19 FAQ FOR U-PICK FARMS- STEPS FOR FARM MANAGERS [PDF ]
COVID-19 FAQ FOR FARMERS MARKETS- STEPS FOR MARKETS AND MARKET MANAGERS [PDF ]
HOME and COMMUNITY
COVID-19 DO IT YOURSELF CLOTH FACE COVERINGS [PDF ]
COVID-19 HOW TO USE CLOTH FACE COVERINGS [PDF ]
COVID-19 BANDANAS AS CLOTH FACE COVERINGS [PDF ]
COVID-19 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES- HAND WASHING [PDF ]
COVID-19 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES- WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE SICK [PDF ]
COVID-19 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES- IS CORONAVIRUS A CONCERN WITH TAKEOUT? [PDF ]
COVID-19 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES- HOMEMADE HAND SANITIZER [PDF ]
COVID-19 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES- PREPARING FOR AN OUTBREAK IN YOUR COMMUNITY [PDF ]
COVID-19 FAQ FOR COMMUNITY GARDENS- STEPS FOR GARDEN MANAGERS AND GARDENERS [PDF ]
COVID-19 REUSABLE BAGS [PDF ]
FOODSERVICE and RESTAURANTS
COVID-19 FAQ REGARDING HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
COVID-19 RETAIL CLEANING [PDF ]
COVID-19 FAQ FOR FOODSERVICE- CLEANING AND DISINFECTION [PDF ]
COVID-19 FAQ FOR FOODSERVICE- RECEIVING AND FOOD PACKAGING [PDF ]
COVID-19 FAQ FOR FOODSERVICE- GENERAL QUESTIONS AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH [PDF ]
GROCERY STORES
COVID-19 AND FOOD SAFETY FAQ- IS CORONAVIRUS A CONCERN AT GROCERY STORES? [PDF ]
COVID-19 FAQ FOR GROCERY STORES- GENERAL QUESTIONS AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH [PDF ]
COVID-19 FAQ FOR GROCERY STORES- CLEANING AND DISINFECTION [PDF ]
COVID-19 FAQ FOR GROCERY STORES- RECEIVING AND FOOD PACKAGING [PDF ]
COVID-19 SHOPPING AND HANDLING GROCERIES [PDF ]
FOOD BANKS
COVID-19 FAQ FOR FOOD BANKS- BEST PRACTICES AND COMMUNICATION [PDF ]
COVID-19 FAQ FOR FOOD BANKS- RECEIVING FOOD AND CLEANING [PDF ]