OFA recognizes and understands that the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is currently having, or will have, significant impacts on farm businesses in Ontario. We are conducting this survey in an effort to learn more about the impact on OFA members.
For more information about managing COVID-19 in the agriculture industry, risks to the work environment, and employee health and safety, please read the special briefing provided by the Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council (CAHRC). It is available here.
If your farm business and employees are feeling anxious or concerned about the COVID-19 situation, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) developed a resource specifically for Canadian employers recommending 6 tips for responding to employee anxiety:
Please contact 1-833-456-4566 toll free 24/7 or visit www.crisisservicescanada.ca.
If you or those close to you require immediate mental health support at this time, please check the resources available on the OFA website here.
The survey should only take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Your responses will be kept anonymous and will only be reported in aggregate form.
Please click HERE to complete the survey.
We appreciate your input and feedback during this challenging time.