Agricultural employers and producers have a unique opportunity to promote COVID-19 safety practices for farmworkers and their family members.   

On this page, employers can find:

• ​Promising practices to mitigate COVID-19 risks in your operation  
• COVID-19 education materials for workers in a variety of languages and formats 
• Public health resources available nationwide 
• Resources from NCFH Partner organizations for producers and employers on COVID-19 mitigation and control  

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COVID-19 Risk Management: Promising Practices

Many employers have implemented effective and efficient practices during the pandemic to protect workers from COVID-19.  We've documented some of those efforts in our Promising Practices by Employers page.

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Health Education Materials for Workers

NCFH Printable Flyers

NCFH Printable Flyers 
NCFH has made print materials in various languages to provide simple information about COVID-19 and the available vaccines.  These materials have been reviewed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and by farmworkers, and are also available as audio files. ​

NCFH Videos

NCFH Videos 
NCFH has made videos in Spanish that summarize information about COVID-19, testing, and vaccinations in a way that is accessible for low-literacy audiences.  We encourage employers to use these materials to supplement orientations and safety trainings for workers. 

• COVID-19 Videos 

• General health education videos

Printable Flyers from other Organizations

Printable Flyers from Other Organizations 

• Health flyers for feedlot workers (English and Spanish) from University of Nebraska ​
• Operations tips and worker health & safety guidance from the Equitable Food Initiative 

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"Your operation is going to be dependent on whether your employees come back day after day"

-Georgia farm employer on facilitating COVID-19 vaccines for his workforce

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Public Health Resources for Employers

Many resources are available to support the health and wellbeing of individuals in rural areas, including your employees and contract labor. These resources are available to farmworkers, regardless of immigration status or insurance coverage. Some key resources are described below with links to more information. ​

Call For health/Una Voz Para La Salud

Call for Health/Una Voz para la Salud

Established in 1997 by NCFH, this nation-wide, toll-free, bilingual, health information and referral service helpline offers:  

• Support for farmworkers and farm employers to identify local health care resources, schedule appointments, and identify support services if needed (such as transportation to the appointment) 
• Interpretation services for farmworkers during their medical appointment 

• Limited financial assistance to help farmworkers and their families find and pay for health care anywhere in the United States 
• Posters and flyers in English and Spanish available for free
• Visit the Call for Health webpage for more information 

Community & Migrant Health Centers (C/MHCs)

​Community & Migrant Health Centers (C/MHCs)

• Provide services to any migratory or seasonal farmworker, regardless of their ability to pay and regardless of immigration status. 
• Services may be offered free of charge or on a sliding scale based on the patient’s income if they do not have health insurance.  

• May be able to assist with transportation to and from C/MHCs 

• Some also have mobile health care units that can come to your farm  

• Find your closest Migrant Health Center with our map. ​

​Health Centers:
Low-Cost Health Services for Farmworkers and Their Families
This resource describes the specific primary and preventative care services offered by Health Centers and how to find them. Download the English and Spanish resource today!  

Local health Departments

Local Health Departments

• Many health departments provide on-site COVID-19 vaccine clinics for growers and their workforce. 
• Want to contact your local health department about COVID-19 services? Use this directory to find contact information. 

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Rural Health CLinics

Rural Health Clinics

• These clinics can be public, non-profit, or for-profit healthcare facilities, that are located in rural, underserved areas. 
• Many states have programs specific for farmers and their employees 

• Find your state office of rural health in this directory

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NCFH Partner Organization Resources

COVID-19 Resources

• An Economic Model for Agricultural Employers Offering COVID-19 Vaccines to Workers 
• COVID-19 and Agricultural Workers: Q&A from US Department of Labor​
• Farmworker housing and workplace best practices from the Wisconsin Farmworker Project 
• Resources for California employers & informational posters for workers in English and Spanish from the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety  ​

 
External Mental Health Resources 

• Rural Response to Farmer Mental Health and Suicide Prevention from Rural Health Information Hub 
• Mental/Behavioral Health Issues from AgrAbility  
• Integration of Behavioral Health within Agricultural Health Care from AgriSafe Network ​​

Any questions about NCFH's resources for agricultural employers, please contact Matt Solberg.