As farmers and ranchers work to ensure employee and family safety from Covid-19, angst may be elevated for some. A recent Farm Journal survey shows 45 percent of them have reservations about allowing reps on their farms. Thirty six percent are not concerned.
Source: Dairy Herd Management, July 13, 2020. Link. Which of the following would you require to allow input suppliers back on your operation?
- Social distance of at least 6 feet always – 50%
- Nothing, I’m not concerned – 36%
- Ensure they have proper PPE – 18%
- Only have one person on the call – 17%
- I’m not ready to have visits only our operations yet – 11%
- Stay in the car and I’ll talk to them through their window – 5%
INSIGHTS: The basic courtesy rules still apply. When asking for the privilege of an on-farm visit, ask if there are any precautions you need to take beforehand or on site.