The agricultural industry is experiencing a unique set of challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. While much is yet to be learned about all of those impacts, guidance does existing for several sectors of the industry.
Commercial Agriculture
- COVID-19 Forces changes in pesticide training, testing, Illinois Extension
- Plant Clinic still open for business, Illinois Extension
- Outlook and Farm Policy Moving Forward (Recorded 4/3/20) farmdoc
- Global Transportation and Cash Flow Considerations, (Recorded 3/31/20) farmdoc
- Where Do We Go From Here (Recorded webinar), Illinois Agricultural and Consumer Economics, Craig Lemoine
- Financial Perspectives on Agriculture and Coronavirus, (Recorded 3/27/20), farmdoc
- Virology of the Coronavirus Pandemic and its Impact on the Economy and Agriculture, (Recorded 3/24/20) farmdoc
- Coronavirus Impact on Ag Markets, Planting Decisions, and Agricultural Policy, (Recorded 3/20/20) farmdoc
Local Foods
- How Does 'Stay at Home' Impact Farmers Markets, Illinois Extension
- Follow Safe Food Production Practices for Farms, Gardens, and Markets, Illinois Extension
- Is Coronavirus an Issue in Produce Production, Illinois Extension and North Carolina State Extension
- Is Coronavirus A Concern for Fresh Produce, Illinois Extension and North Carolina State Extension
- How COVID-19 Impacts Community Gardens, Illinois Extension and North Carolina State Extension
- How COVID-19 Impacts Farmers Markets, Illinois Extension and North Carolina State Extension
- How COVID-19 Impacts U-Pick Farms, Illinois Extension and North Carolina State Extension
Home Gardens
- Get Growing: Beyond Dirt, (Recorded 4/2/20) Illinois Extension
- Socially-distanced Gardening Activities, Illinois Extension (3/23/20)
Upcoming Webinars
- April 7, 11 AM: Acreage Decisions 2020, farmdoc
- April 7, 1 PM: Uninvited Plant Guests and Fury Pests, Illinois Extension
- April 8, 10:30 AM: Plan a Community Garden, Illinois Extension
- April 9, 1 PM: Sky Spectacular, Illinois Extension
- April 15, 10: 30 AM: Drought Tolerant Annuals and Perennials, Illinois Extension
- April 16, 1 PM: Coyotes, Illinois Extension
- April 22, 10:30 AM: Big Flavors in Small Spaces: Container Fruits, Illinois Extension
- April 23, 1 PM: Planting for the Pollinators, Illinois Extension
- April 29, 10:30 AM: Northern Illinois Berry School (1), Illinois Extension
- April 30, 1 PM: Natural Lawn Care Assessment, Illinois Extension
- May 6, 10:30 AM: Northern Illinois Berry School (2), Illinois Extension
- May 7, 1 PM: More Natural Lawn Care, Illinois Extension
- May 13, 10:30 AM: Colorful Vegetables, Illinois Extension
- May 14, 1 PM: Managing Waste in the Home, Illinois Extension
- May 21, 1 PM Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Biennial Report, Illinois Extension
- June 25, 1 PM, All About Clouds, Illinois Extension