Where there is the ability to go above-and-beyond, farmers are doing just that.
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At Desert Premium Farms in Yuma, Arizona, we put a 10-foot distance policy in areas where it’s possible to do so, but not all farm jobs can be recalibrated for COVID-19. In these areas of close proximity, masks are mandatory. We’ve also given high-quality, three-ply, washable masks to employees to take home, encouraging employees to wear them to and from work, at the grocery, and during other essential errands.
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Rather than early morning meetings, we’ve transitioned to telephone check-ins at the start of each day. We miss that in-person camaraderie, but we’re going to do everything possible to keep everyone safe.