6 Impacts Of COVID-19 On Agriculture

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The rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19 is raising questions throughout the U.S. As concerns continue to grow about the virus, it is not only wreaking havoc on the stock market, it is causing a significant downturn in the general economy.

But, what about agriculture?

Mark Stephenson and John Shutske with the University of Wisconsin-Madison say there are six specific things farmers, farm families, ag employers, and employees need to be aware of and plan for.

1. Markets and farm prices. 

2. Supply chains slowdowns and shortages. 

3. Farmers' health. 

4. The farm workforce. 

5. Worker safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 

6. Other disruptions. 

Read more about these 6 impact categories.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed another major risk of our global food system with its long supply chains and endless nodes. It’s only further evidence for why a diverse local agriculture network can help urban areas create a more resilient food system for its residents.

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