The Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a rapidly evolving situation. Science-based information is available and updated as new information becomes available at the CDC and Ohio Department of Health. The following are resources specific to specialty crop producers, marketers and consumers on COVID-19 and food safety. As the scientific community learns more about COVID-19 information in these factsheets will be updated.
FOOD SAFETY FAQ
COVID-19 AND FOOD SAFETY FAQ- FRESH PRODUCE
COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR THE PLAIN COMMUNITY
SPECIALTY CROP FARM OPERATORS
COVID-19 FOOD SAFETY- FARM OPERATORS & PRODUCTION
COVID-19 AND FOOD SAFETY FAQ- PRODUCE PRODUCTION
PRODUCE AUCTIONS
COVID-19 FOOD SAFETY- PRODUCE AUCTIONS
HOW TO SAFELY REMOVE DISPOSABLE GLOVES
HOW TO SAFELY REMOVE REUSABLE GLOVES
FARM MARKETS, U-PICK FARMS & COMMUNITY GARDENS
HANDLING COVID-19- GUIDANCE FOR U-PICK FARMS
COVID-19 FAQ FOR U-PICK FARMS- STEPS FOR FARM MANAGERS
BEST FOOD SAFETY PRACTICES-FARM STAND AND U-PICK PRODUCE OPERATIONS
HANDLING COVID-19- GUIDANCE FARMERS' MARKETS
COVID-19 FAQ FOR FARMERS MARKETS- STEPS FOR MARKETS AND MARKET MANAGERS
HANDLING COVID-19- GUIDANCE FOR COMMUNITY GARDENS
COVID-19 FAQ FOR COMMUNITY GARDENS- STEPS FOR GARDEN MANAGERS AND GARDENERS
HOME & COMMUNITY
COVID-19 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES- FACEMASKS AND CLOTH FACE COVERINGS
COVID-19 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES- DO-IT-YOURSELF CLOTH FACE COVERINGS
COVID-19 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES- HOW TO USE CLOTH FACE COVERINGS
COVID-19 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES- BANDANAS AS CLOTH FACE COVERINGS
COVID-19 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES- CLEANING AND DISINFECTING REUSABLE BAGS
COVID-19 AND FOOD SAFETY- SHOPPING AND HANDLING GROCERIES
COVID-19 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES- HAND WASHING
COVID-19 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES- WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE SICK
COVID-19 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES- IS CORONAVIRUS A CONCERN WITH TAKEOUT?
COVID-19 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES- HOMEMADE HAND SANITIZER
COVID-19 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES- PREPARING FOR AN OUTBREAK IN YOUR COMMUNITY
CONSUMERS
COVID-19 AND FOOD SAFETY- CONSUMER FAQS
COVID-19 AND FOOD SAFETY- CONSUMER FAQS (for visually impaired)
FOODSERVICE & RESTAURANTS
COVID-19 AND FOOD SAFETY- IS CORONOVIRUS A CONCERN WITH TAKEOUT
COVID-19 FAQ FOR FOODSERVICE- CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
COVID-19 FAQ FOR FOODSERVICE- RECEIVING AND FOOD PACKAGING
COVID-19 FAQ FOR FOODSERVICE- GENERAL QUESTIONS AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH
GROCERY STORES
COVID-19 AND FOOD SAFETY FAQ- IS CORONAVIRUS A CONCERN AT GROCERY STORES?
COVID-19 FAQ FOR GROCERY STORES- GENERAL QUESTIONS AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH
COVID-19 FAQ FOR GROCERY STORES- CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
COVID-19 FAQ FOR GROCERY STORES- RECEIVING AND FOOD PACKAGING
FOOD BANKS
COVID-19 FAQ FOR FOOD BANKS- BEST PRACTICES AND COMMUNICATION