MFBF/MDAR COVID-19 Response Briefing for Farmers - Conference Call

Katelyn Parsons

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