As various actions are being taken by states to address the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, including shelter-at-home orders or other restrictions, an arm of the Homeland Security Agency released a memo that outlines 16 areas that are considered to be critical infrastructure industries.
Agriculture is considered to be one of those industries, according to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), as they say that those working in the sector are “essential, critical infrastructure workers.”
“Agriculture comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing crops, raising animals, harvesting timber, and harvesting fish and other animals from a farm, ranch, or their natural habitats,” CISA said. “Food establishments transform livestock and agricultural products into products for intermediate or final consumption. The industry groups are distinguished by the raw materials (generally of animal or vegetable origin) processed into food and beverage products.”
Further, the CISA memo indicated, “The food and beverage products manufactured in these establishments are typically sold to wholesalers or retailers for distribution to consumers.”
“If you work in a critical infrastructure industry, as defined by the Department of Homeland Security, such as healthcare services and pharmaceutical and food supply, you have a special responsibility to maintain your normal work schedule,” CISA said.
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