April 22, 2020
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association has launched a one-stop website that provides farmers the resources they need as they begin planting during the current pandemic. COVID-19 is impacting every segment of food production as Minnesotans join the rest of the nation in taking the necessary steps to prevent spreading of the disease.
Farmers can visit MCGA online to find resources from the University of Minnesota Extension, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and other agencies.
Related: Complete coronavirus coverage
More resources for farmers and rural communities trying to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic can be found below:
Quick links
Resources for farmers looking for guidance on how to best manage their operation during these challenging times include:
Spring planting during COVID-19
Steps on the farm to manage COVID-19
Webinar on risk management in challenging times
Accessing USDA Service Centers by phone
Documentation for essential service employees to carry as they travel from home to work.
More information on Minnesota's "Stay at Home" order
Mental health resources
Resources for farmers and members of rural communities in need of support include:
The Minnesota Farm and Rural Helpline, available to farmers 24-7 at 833-600-2670
Free and confidential resources to help cope with farm and rural stress from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture
The Red River Farm Network TransFARMation Series, a podcast designed to increase awareness and reduce inhibitions about acknowledging farm stress as well as highlight the resources available
State and federal agency resources
Farmers and producers of all varieties have access to helpful resources provided by state and federal agencies, including:
COVID-19 FAQ and Resources from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Guidance for ethanol plants interested in supplying sanitizer for donation or sale from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture
COVID-19 response for dairy and swine producers from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Seasonal Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) renewal from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Financial assistance for small businesses, including farms and cooperatives from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
USDA COVID-19 FAQ and resources
General resources and guidance on the coronavirus outbreak from USDA includes:
USDA COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide
Minnesota Ag in the Classroom
"Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota “At Home”
Additional resources from MCGA partners
Resources from other agricultural organizations partnered with MCGA, such as the National Corn Growers Association and the University of Minnesota Extension, includes:
National Corn Growers Association’s COVID-19 resources
NCGA COVID-19 program updates
“Council Remains Committed to Global Customers” from the U.S. Grains Council
“Rural Grocery Resources” from the University of Minnesota Extension
“Helping your family plan for COVID-19” from the University of Minnesota Extension
MCGA welcomes farmers to contact the organization if they have any specific concerns related to how COVID-19 is impacting their farms.
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