Here are some suggested links to various Covid-19 resources that we have collected during this pandemic.

Soil and Crop

• Thames Valley Soil and Crop – Farming During a Pandemic Meeting Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdexVDNXNhw&feature=youtu.be

Slides from Farming in a Pandemic Meeting

• Respecting physical distancing https://tvrscia.wordpress.com/respecting-physical-distancing-bruce-magee-gbb/
• Mindful Safety Tips – https://tvrscia.wordpress.com/mindful-safety-tips-for-2020-phil-emmot-corteva-kaye-mclagan-perth-oscia-and-pioneer/
• Food in the Field – https://tvrscia.wordpress.com/food-in-the-field-cathy-dibble-oxford-oscia/
• Social Health and Well-being – https://tvrscia.wordpress.com/social-health-and-well-being-mel-luymes-and-stephanie-redmond/

News From the Ontario Government

• https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en          
• Status of Covid-19 Cases   https://www.ontario.ca/page/how-ontario-is-responding-covid-19#section-0

 Financial Program Info

• Summary of Financial Support from the Federal Gov’t https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/03/canadas-covid-19-economic-response-plan-support-for-canadians-and-businesses.html
• https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html
• Support for your business https://innovation.ised-isde.canada.ca/s/?language=en
•  CBC News Interactive Guide to Benefits https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/coronavirusbenefits/
• Info from FCC – April 21 update: COVID-19 impacts on Canadian grains, oilseeds and pulseshttps://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/covid-19.html

Staffing on Your Farm

• Agri Foods Job Portal https://www.ontario.ca/page/agriculture-and-food-jobs-ontario
•  Guidance for Employers of Seasonal Workers During Covid-19 https://mcusercontent.com/975fd26019fdc960f8be4c4f2/files/9a124c00-d45c-494a-812d-5090e1fe5da4/Guidance_for_Employers_of_TFWs_on_COVID_19_March_27_2020_FINAL_EN.pdf
• Matching Willing Workers with Producers who Need More Staff  https://helpingcanadagrow.ca/

Helping You Pivot Your On-Farm Business

• Direct Sales Guide to Direct Sales to Consumers https://ofa.on.ca/resources/a-guide-for-direct-sales-to-consumers-during-covid-19-and-beyond
•  Agri-Food Open for E-Business – Targeted Intake     http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/cap/ebusiness.htm

 Possible Impacts For Your Farm

• Managing Impacts on Global Supply Chains https://www.edc.ca/en/events/webinar/managing-impact-on-global-supply-chains.html
•  Info from FCC – April 21 update: COVID-19 impacts on Canadian grains, oilseeds and pulses https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/knowledge/ag-economics/covid-19-impacts-on-canadian-grains-oilseeds-and-pulses.html?utm_source=Subscribe+to+FCC+email&utm_campaign=83722a8703-FCC_K_N_04_24_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ecca3657d7-83722a8703-18229557
• Resources for Beef Producers During Market Disruptors http://www.beefresearch.ca/blog/resources-for-beef-producers-during-market-disruptions/

 Mental Wellness

• Taking Care of your Mental Health https://youtu.be/IsJus1R15Ds
• AgAnnex Talks: A Conversation on Mental Health https://www.fruitandveggie.com/podcasts/agannex-talks-a-conversation-on-mental-health/?oly_enc_id=7243H5896512I2B
• FACE Covid-19 https://youtu.be/BmvNCdpHUYM
• Well Being During Covid-19 from U of G https://ovc.uoguelph.ca/sites/default/files/Well-BeingDuringCOVID-19.pdf
• Stronger Minds – Excellent Resources –They have designed a stress management program to help you manage your stress and build resilience. https://www.mindbeacon.com/strongerminds
•  Nice Mood Booster – Canada Together https://canadatogether.com/en/

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 Ag Organizations – Covid-19 Pages

• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada www.agr.gc.ca/eng/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-information-for-the-agriculture-and-agri-food-industry/?id=1584732749543
•  OMAFRA http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/about/covid-19.htm
• Not Covid-19 but Important Crop Info – Crop News https://fieldcropnews.com/
• Not Covid-19 related – Crop Breakfast Meetings https://fieldcropnews.com/category/ag-breakfast-updates/
• Canadian Federation of Agriculture https://www.cfa-fca.ca/resources/resources-on-covid-19/
•  Ontario Federation of Agriculture https://ofa.on.ca/covid-19/
•  Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario https://www.christianfarmers.org/media/news-releases/covid-19-updates
•  NFU Canada (has media releases but not a specific page) https://www.nfu.ca/covid-19-shuts-down-half-of-canadas-beef-supply/
•  Grain Farmers of Ontario https://gfo.ca/covid19/
•  Dairy Farmers of Canada https://dairyfarmersofcanada.ca/en/covid-19-information-and-resources
•  Dairy Farmers of Ontario https://new.milk.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Dairy-Farmers-of-Ontario’s-statement-on-COVID-19
•  Canadian Cattlemen’s Association https://www.cattle.ca/cca-resources/covid-19/
•  Beef Farmers of Ontario https://www.ontariobeef.com/default/COVID19Updates.aspx
• Ontario Sheep https://www.ontariosheep.org/COVID19
•  Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association https://www.ofvga.org/covid-19
•  Chicken Farmers of Ontario https://www.ontariochicken.ca/Farmer-Member-Resources/COVID-19-Information
•  Ontario Beekeepers’ Association https://www.ontariochicken.ca/Farmer-Member-Resources/COVID-19-Information