Source:  FARM PROGRESS, 9/24/20


More than 160 farm, food and agricultural organizations sent a letter to the White House Coronavirus Task Force calling for the federal government to take additional steps to help farmers, ranchers and growers across the country protect their employees from COVID-19. “[F]armers continue to do our best to provide a safe workspace for all employees, promoting safety on and off the farm. Across the agriculture sector, employers have instituted best practices including social distancing, enhanced hygiene and sanitation procedures, employee training, and the use of personal protective equipment,” the letter states.

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