Members of the agricultural industry are facing unprecedented challenges during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To assist growers, the California Avocado Commission has gathered beneficial industry resources and the latest updates concerning COVID-19 that pertain to the industry. We will continue to share the latest news in our GreenSheet newsletter, and encourage you to check this page often for the latest updates and news.
COVID-19 News
Webinar Addresses How to Implement COVID-19 Measures on Produce Farms
Western Growers is hosting a three-part webinar series for members of the agricultural industry that addresses how produce farms and facilities can practically implement COVID-19 prevention and control measures. Learn more.
Centers for Disease Control Releases New COVID-19 Testing Guidance
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has released guidance on the appropriate use of COVID-19 testing on its website, including testing strategies for COVID-19 in high-density critical infrastructure workplaces after a COVID-19 case is identified.
Growers Encouraged to Complete Survey About COVID-19 in the Workplace
The University of California – Davis’s Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety and the Farm Employers Labor Services invite members of the agricultural industry to complete a ten-minute online survey about their experiences addressing COVID-19 in the workplace
CDC and Department of Labor Issue COVID-29 Guidance for Agricultural Workers and Employers
The Centers for Disease Control and U.S. Department of Labor have released interim COVID-19 guidance online for agriculture workers and employers, noting this guidance may be adapted by state and local health departments in response to local COVID-19 circumstances.
COVID-19 Guidance for Seasonal Agriculture Workers and Those Living in Shared Accommodations
United Fresh, AFFI and Western Growers, with input from the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control, have released guidance for agricultural employers pertaining to how they can help protect seasonal workers and those who live in shared/communal housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more.
California Department of Industrial Relations Releases Bi-lingual COVID-19 Videos
The California Department of Industrial Relations has released English- and Spanish-language COVID-19 videos concerning infection prevention guidance for agricultural workers.
