Updated guidance for farmers’ markets and more at VDACS website

To help protect farmers, agribusinesses, employees and the public, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has posted new and updated guidance on the new COVID-19 Emergency Information Center website at https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/about-emergency-information.shtml

Website content includes guidance for pick-your-own farms, farm stands, livestock and produce auctions, food establishments and more. There are also links to federal resources and information on the food supply, farmworker visas, youth and family feeding centers and more. Many of the guidance documents are also available in Spanish.

Recent posts include updated guidance for farmers’ markets, grocery stores and similar retail food establishments, financial resources for small agribusinesses, and information for pesticide applicator certification testing.

VDACS launched the COVID-19 Emergency Information Center website to provide guidance and resources to farms, industry and agribusiness operations during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Website updates occur daily as new information and guidance become available.