COVID-19 Information: Agriculture

The COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertain and challenging times for everyone, including farms, agri-food businesses and food processors. Following are sources of information:

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - Information for the agriculture and agri-food industry

Commodity groups:

Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW)
Visit our Temporary Foreign Workers page to learn more about requirements, including protecting workers from COVID-19 and our Sec. 22 order.
Farmers Markets
There are no COVID-19 restrictions in place for farmers markets at this time. Farmers Markets Ontario Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Cleaning and Disinfection for Public Settings [PDF]. Public Health Ontario.
Mental health
It is normal to feel sad, distressed, worried, confused, scared or angry during a crisis. If you or anyone close to you requires support at this time, visit OMAFRA's Mental Health Kit for Farmers. The OFA also offers resources for mental health and wellness. If your farm business and employees are feeling anxious or concerned about the COVID-19 situation, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) developed a resource specifically for Canadian employers recommending six tips for responding to employee anxiety.

Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW)

Visit our Temporary Foreign Workers page to learn more about requirements, including protecting workers from COVID-19 and our Sec. 22 order.

Farmers Markets

There are no COVID-19 restrictions in place for farmers markets at this time.

Farmers Markets Ontario
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Cleaning and Disinfection for Public Settings [PDF]. Public Health Ontario.

Mental health

It is normal to feel sad, distressed, worried, confused, scared or angry during a crisis. If you or anyone close to you requires support at this time, visit OMAFRA's Mental Health Kit for Farmers. The OFA also offers resources for mental health and wellness.

If your farm business and employees are feeling anxious or concerned about the COVID-19 situation, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) developed a resource specifically for Canadian employers recommending six tips for responding to employee anxiety.