Farmers and ranchers may have many questions and are looking for answers during this challenging time. In addition to the CDC website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html, useful resources and information can be found on the USDA website, https://www.usda.gov/coronavirus.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about:
- Access to Food
- Food Safety
- Forestry Services
- Access to USDA Service Centers
- Critical Infrastructure
Listen to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue Message to Producers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOGuTRViNCw
Access Useful Resources and Information at the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) on their website at https://nifa.usda.gov/coronavirus.
Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) is a great source for information and can be accessed on their website at https://extensiondisaster.net/.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency also has useful information on water related questions and concerns that you may have.
https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) and drinking water and wastewater
- Information from the CDC about water transmission and COVID-19
Texas Farm Bureau – COVID-19 Pandemic Could Lead to More Farm Aid
https://texasfarmbureau.org/farmers-ranchers-awaiting-congressional-help-amid-pandemic/
Forest Service Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/covid19-updates