COVID-19 Resources
On April 23, 2020, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture released a “Guidance for Nurseries and Garden Center Operators to Slow the Spread of COVID-18 Virus”.
Statewide COVID-19 Testing
On April 21, Governor Ricketts announced a new initiative to dramatically increase COVID-19 testing in the coming weeks. Visit www.testnebraska.com to complete an assessment to determine your current risk. Using the data collected in the assessment, people will be prioritized and if chosen you will be confirmed a time slot for testing at a drive-through location.
Information to protect the health and safety of your staff.
Information from OSHA about employer obligations during the COVID-19 situation: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 and OSHA’s COVID-19 Information Page.
The Department of Labor’s information regarding COVID-19-related issues.
Nebraska Statewide Resources
These orders are effective immediately and are in effect to the dates listed unless renewed, extended, or terminated by subsequent orders. They supersede any federal mandate in effect.
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Directed Health Measures, Click here to access each Directed Health Measures as of May 4, 2020. Each Local Public Health Department is covered under a separate DHM.
AmericanHort – Resources, webinars, and updated on federal relief efforts
The AmericanHort has a free recorded webinar A Discussion on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act – Loans, Grants and Business Relief from AmericanHort is now available online! Click here to view the webinar recording. It is very helpful in explaining the new law and what financial assistance opportunities are available to your business.
Get Nebraska Growing Initiative – Small Business Stabilization Grant Program
Landscape and Business Specific Resources:
National Association of Landscape Professionals – Resources on COVID-19
Landscape Industry Guidance for Business Operations During COVID-19
Financial Resources for Landscape Companies
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA)
UNL -Nebraska Regional Food Systems Initiative
Department of Labor – Office of Foreign Labor Certification FAQs
U.S. Small Business Administration website
Disaster Loan Assistance website
U.S. Chamber of Commerce – resources to help small business survive