Meat Industry and a Pandemic

Lately there has been great discussion in the agriculture world revolving around meat packing plants, COVID-19, and the food supply chain. This is such a complicated web that deals with the food supply chain, worker health, and animal health. Below we have shared several articles and releases to view regarding our current situation in the United States. Please look through the links provided and utilize the discussion points to guide conversations with others.

USDA Press Release

Pig Farmers Continue Life's Work

Food Supply Chain is Breaking

Discussion Points

• Over the past weeks what has happened in the meat packing and processing industry?
• Why is this such a complex issue? Why does it impact so many different individuals and groups?
• What does the executive order issued by President Trump mean for the meat industry? Do challenges still exist?
• While we are facing tough times in the meat industry this is an opportunity to learn and make improvements. What can we learn and how can we improve (food supply chain, worker safety and health, animal safety and health, etc.)?
• Further research: Are all countries around the world facing these same challenges? If yes, how are they handling things? If no, what did they do differently?