Movement of Groceries from the Store to Workers on a Farm

Farmers who could benefit from sending a farm worker to purchase groceries for many workers within the camps to limit COVID-19 exposure should have the farmer or farm manager complete and sign the notice for the worker who is designated to do the shopping. Download by clicking the button below (then print, fill out & send with the designated shopper):

It may take several days for the retail outlets to filter this information down to individual stores. However, we hope this will help to alleviate some of the issues with purchasing certain items that stores are limiting. We suggest printing the NCDA Signed Memo as well. Download by clicking the button below:

Official communication to all retail grocers in North Carolina:

“The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services in support of our farm workers across the state, asks our retail grocery partners to be aware of our farm workers who may need to purchase products in sufficient quantities that exceed limits that are in place. The attached letters from Commission Troxler outline the situation and show the official authorization form that a farm worker will need to provide your store employee at the time of purchase. Thank you for your assistance and support of NC agriculture and our farm labor force.”