A little bit more – New Guidance on Reopening Horticulture Businesses by Region 5.14.20

Answers to a few more questions.  Sometimes we have to search out the information!

 

Farmers’ Markets – I’ve asked and looked but haven’t heard anything more yet on changes in guidance for selling ornamentals at Farmers’ Markets.  You should check with your Farmers’ Market management.

AND do your reopening plan (https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/NYS_BusinessReopeningSafetyPlanTemplate.pdf) and reading and affirming the non-food ag guidelines (https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/NonFoodAgriShortGuidelines.pdf)

 

For landscaping – besides the maintenance and pest management aspects of it that were already allowed.  It is considered a low-risk outdoor activity in the Governor’s May 11 announcement.  Construction is part of the Phase One reopening. However….

 

From ESD Finger Lakes

NOTE: Additional details for “low-risk outdoor activities” that will be allowed in phase one will be confirmed separately. Same for specific business types to be included in future phases.

 

Regardless, landscaping will require the reopening plan (https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/NYS_BusinessReopeningSafetyPlanTemplate.pdf) and reading and affirming the non-food ag guidelines (https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/NonFoodAgriShortGuidelines.pdf)

 

I do like progress!