Ag and food sectors deemed essential
Agriculture and food workers and their industries have been recognized as essential by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
This recognition, outlined in a memorandum issued by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), encourages authorities at all levels to support continued operation amid ongoing restrictions in the wake of COVID-19.
Keeping America running
Specific workers from these sectors noted in the guidance include:
Food manufacturer employees and their supplier employees—to include those employed in food processing (packers, meat processing, cheese plants, milk plants, produce, etc.) facilities; livestock, poultry, seafood slaughter facilities; pet and animal feed processing facilities; human food facilities producing by-products for animal food; beverage production facilities; and the production of food packaging