Coronavirus (COVID-19) News & Resources - California Walnuts

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
News & Resources

In the rapidly-changing Coronavirus (COVID-19) landscape, the California Walnut Board and Commission is supporting growers and other industry members by sharing the latest news and resources specific to the walnut industry. Please check back regularly for new information as it develops. As always, please don’t hesitate to call or email us with any questions. We hope you’re staying healthy and safe during this time.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources

U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Identifying Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers

CDC COVID-19 Resource Page

CDFA COVID-19 Resource Page

Food Safety

Food Safety During COVID-19 (Coronavirus is not a foodborne illness)

EPA List of Approved Disinfectants Against Coronavirus

Health and Safety Measures

Updated Cal OSHA Guidance Document: COVID-19 Infection Prevention for Agricultural Employers and Employees

Cal/OSHA Guidance, Checklist and Videos:

COVID-19 Daily Checklist for Agricultural Employers
English | Español
COVID-19 General Checklist for Agricultural Employers
English | Español
Infection Prevention for Agricultural Employers and Employees
English | Español | 中文 (Chinese) | Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
COVID-19 Worker Protection Video – Infection Prevention for Agricultural Workers
- English (Video Transcript) – Posted May 20, 2020
- Español (transcripción de video en español) – Posted May 29, 2020
- Mixteco (Mixteco Video Transcript) – Posted June 5, 2020
FDA/OSHA Employee Health and Food Safety Checklist for Human and Animal Food Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 INDUSTRY GUIDANCE: Shared Transportation in Agriculture

Supply Chain

International Road Transport Union Update on Global Freight Traffic

EU Truck Border Crossings Live Update

US Ports to Remain Open

Country Measures at Ports

Employer Resources

USDA Launches New Farmers.gov Features to Help Farmers Hire Workers

Got Sick Employee(s)?

Tax Credits for small and mid-size businesses under Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H. R. 6201)

Paycheck Protection Program for Small Businesses

Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Guidance and Resources

Permission for Essential Agricultural Employee Work:

English | Español

Growers and Handlers Who Wish to Donate to Food Banks (potential tax credits)

Employee Resources

Employee provisions under Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) FAQs Employee benefits summary (CA Department of Labor) Critical Worker Exemption Applicable to Food and Agriculture sector employees Governor Newsom Announced a New Portal to Help Parents, Including Essential Workers and Vulnerable Families, Find Safe, Reliable and Accessible Child Care Options.

USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Loans

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

News Release Regarding Commercial Driver License Extensions

While DMV Offices are Currently Closed to the Public, Extended Online Services, Including Ag Equipment Registration Renewals, are Now Available Through the DMV Virtual Field Office and by Mail.