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Mar
Mar
MFBF/MDAR COVID-19 Response Briefing for Farmers - Conference Call
Monday, March 23, 2020
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Dial-in Information:
Call In Number – 605-475-3235
Participant Code – 572085#
Please be sure your phone is muted during the call, except when speaking. We expect a high volume of callers and this will be necessary for this to work.
Agenda:
1:00 – 1:15 PM
Introduction
- Mark Amato, President, Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation
- Ashley Randle, Deputy Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
1:15-1:30 PM
COVID-19 Guidance-Regulatory Response For Fruit and Vegetable Growers
Produce Safety, Market Access and Certification Program Area
- Michael Botelho, Produce Safety, Market Access and Certification Program Area Director
1:30-1:55 PM
Discussion with Farm Bureau Membership of COVID-19 concerns and issues impacting farms/businesses
1:55-2:00 PM
Topics/Action Items for Next Call; Frequency of Calls