Contact Us:

Ohio Department of Agriculture 
8995 E. Main St.
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

614.728.6201

agri.ohio.gov

 agrcommunications@agri.ohio.gov  

Governor Mike DeWine

Lt. Governor Jon Husted

Director Dorothy Pelanda

Special Safety Updates For Ohio

Food Processing Businesses 

March 19, 2021

Keeping Ohio Fed During the COVID-19 Pandemic 

Slowing the spread of COVID-19 in homes, businesses and schools throughout Ohio is a top priority. Food processing facilities play a critical role in the food supply chain so additional vigilance is even more important.

Thank you for your work to feed Ohioans during the pandemic. The Ohio Department of Agriculture appreciates the opportunity to share health and safety protocols and information with you. This week’s newsletter will be the last of our regularly scheduled communications, however we will reach out to share additional information, if necessary.

COVID-19 Health and Safety Reminders

Please refer to the informational links hosted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration for coronavirus health and safety guidelines and resources.

Ohio’s Vaccination Program

Governor Mike DeWine recently announced that the COVID-19 vaccine will be made available for those over the age of 40 on Friday, March 19, 2021. Vaccine eligibility will be expanded to those ages 16 and older on March 29. If you are eligible to receive the vaccine and are having trouble finding a provider through your physician network, please visit the Ohio Vaccination Program website for provider locations, including pop-up and long-term vaccination clinics throughout the state.

Having trouble deciding if you should get the shot? Please click here to review myths and facts about the vaccine.

Please help us support worker vaccination in your business!

Pop Up Testing

Pop-up testing locations for the week can be found below. Please confirm pop-up testing details on the Ohio Coronavirus website. Interested in a pop-up testing location in your area? Please email us at AGRDirector@agri.ohio.gov.

3/06

Jackson County Fairgrounds
96 Meadow Run Rd.
Wellston

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

3/07

The Village at 3060
3060 Durrell Ave.
Cincinnati 

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

3/20

St. Charles Preparatory School
2010 E. Broad St.
Bexley

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

2/22

Muskingum University
10 College Dr.
New Concord

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

2/22

Richard E. Lindner YMCA
2039 Sherman Ave.
Cincinnati

8 a.m.- noon

2/23

Richard E. Lindner YMCA
2039 Sherman Ave.
Cincinnati

1 -4 p.m.

2/23

Dyson-Baudo Recreation Center
215 5th St.
(Butler St.)
Marietta

10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

2/26

Fayette Township Fire District
7681 County Road 1
Burlington

11 a.m.-2 p.m.

2/27

Friendship Baptist Church
1775 West Broad St.
Columbus

9 a.m.-noon

2/27

Euclid Hospital
18901 Lakeshore Blvd.
Euclid

10 a.m.-1 p.m.

3/2

Dyson-Baudo Recreation Center
215 5th St.
(Butler St.)
Marietta

10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

3/4

Ohio University Proctorville Center
111 Private Dr. 516
Proctorville

11 a.m.-2 p.m.

3/6

Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church
1636 Graham Rd.
Reynoldsburg

9 a.m-1 p.m.

3/6

Jackson County Fairgrounds
96 Meadow Run Rd.
Wellston

TBD

3/7

The Village at 3060
3060 Durrell Ave.
Cincinnati

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

2/6

Dunloe Elementary School
3200 Dunloe Rd.
Groveport         

  9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

2/8

Muskingum University
10 College Dr.
New Concord     

9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

2/8

Richard E. Lindner YMCA
2039 Sherman Ave.
Cincinnati

1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

2/9

Richard E. Lindner YMCA
2039 Sherman Ave.
Cincinnati

1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

2/9

Dyson-Baudo
Recreation Center
215 5th St.
(Butler St.)
Marietta              

10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

2/12

Trumbull Plaza
2485 Parkman Rd., NW
Warren

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

2/13

Clinton Township Hall
3820 Cleveland Ave.
Columbus

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

2/16

Dyson-Baudo Recreation Center 215 5th St.
(Butler St.)
Marietta              

10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

2/18

Fayette Township
Fire District
7681 County Rd. 1
Burlington               

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Contact Us:

Ohio Department of Agriculture 
8995 E. Main St.
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

614.728.6201

agri.ohio.gov

 agrcommunications@agri.ohio.gov  

Governor Mike DeWine

Lt. Governor Jon Husted

Director Dorothy Pelanda

Special Safety Updates For Ohio

Food Processing Businesses 

January 22, 2021

Keeping Ohio Fed During the COVID-19 Pandemic 

Slowing the spread of COVID-19 in homes, businesses and schools throughout Ohio is a top priority. Food processing facilities play a critical role in the food supply chain so additional vigilance is even more important. The Ohio Department of Agriculture will be providing regular outreach to share the latest health and safety tips and details on upcoming pop-up testing locations in Ohio. Please share and promote these resources with your staff.

COVID-19 Health and Safety Reminders

Ohio has started distributing COVID-19 vaccines statewide. With limited supply and high demand, state officials will follow a phased approach to vaccine administration. In the first vaccination phase, priority was given to individuals at the highest risk, as well as essential healthcare workers and personnel caring for COVID-19 patients. Currently, vaccine administration is focused on senior citizens, those with certain medical conditions and school staff. The speed at which Ohio will move through the distribution phases is largely dependent upon the number of vaccine doses available. As supply increases, COVID-19 vaccines will be available to all Ohioans who choose to be vaccinated.

The distribution plans for future priority groups are still under development.  We look forward to sharing details about the vaccination plans for agriculture and food supply chain workers once those decisions are made.

https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/vaccine/phased_approach_ohio.pdf

Pop Up Testing

Pop-up testing locations for the week can be found below. Please confirm pop-up testing details on the Ohio Coronavirus website. Interested in a pop-up testing location in your area? Please email us at AGRDirector@agri.ohio.gov.

1/09

Ohio University Eastern Campus Parking Lot
45425 National Rd.
W
St. Clairsville             

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

1/09

Fulton County Fairgrounds
8514 OH-18
Wauseon             

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

1/12

Union County
Fairgrounds
845 N Main St.
Marysville          

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

1/12

Dyson-Baudo Recreation Center
Butler St.
Marietta              

10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

1/13

Ashland University - John C. Myers Convocation Center
638 Jefferson St.
Ashland 

12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

1/15

Coleman Sports Complex
11715 Garfield Rd.
Hiram

11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

1/15

Art Academy of Cincinnati
1212 Jackson St.
Cincinnati      

TBD

1/18

Clements
Recreation Center
180 Center St.
Westerville

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

1/18

York High School
1 Buckeye Dr.
Nelsonville

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

1/19

Union County
Fairgrounds
845 N. Main St.
Marysville

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

1/19

Ashland University-John C. Myers
Convocation Center
638 Jefferson St.
Ashland 

TBD

1/19

Dyson-Baudo
Recreation Center
Butler St.
Marietta 

10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

1/21

Kent State Field
House
2227 Summit St.
Kent

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

1/22

Kent State Field House
2227 Summit St.        Kent

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

1/23

Williams County Fairgrounds
619 E. Main St.
Montpelier

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

12/18

Newton Twp. Fire Department
5490 Maysville
Pike
Zanesville           

9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

12/23

University of Cincinnati, Eden Garage
3183 Eden Ave. #3173
Cincinnati                 

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

12/23

Grove City Recreation Center
4665 Hoover Rd.
Grove City           

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

12/29

Union County Health Department
940 London Ave.
Marysville          

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

12/30

Paulding County
Fairgrounds
OSU Extension
Building
503 Fairgrounds Drive
Paulding              

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

12/30

Wood County
Fairgrounds
900 W. Poe Rd.
Bowling Green  

12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

12/05

Kerruish Park
17218 Tarkington Ave.
Cleveland

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

12/05

The Word Church
5900 Kinsman Rd.
Cleveland

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

12/06

Summit County Public Health Building
1867 W Market St.
Akron

1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

12/06

Putnam County
Fairground
1490 South Agner St.
Ottawa

noon - 4 p.m.

12/06

Summit County
Public Health
Building
1867 W. Market St.
Akron

1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

12/06

Putnam County
Fairground
1490 South Agner St.
Ottawa

noon - 4 p.m.

12/06

Clark County
Fairgrounds
4401 South
Charleston Pike
Springfield   

12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

12/07

PrimaryOne Health -Parsons
1905 Parsons Ave.
Columbus 

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

12/07

PrimaryOne Health-
West Broad
2300 W. Broad St.
Columbus       

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

12/07

University of
Northwestern Ohio
Event Center
1450 North Cable Rd.
Lima     

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

12/08

Athens County
Fairgrounds
286 W. Union
St.
Athens  

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

12/08

Fairfield County
Fairgrounds
157 E. Fair Ave.
Lancaster   

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

12/08

Union County
Fairgrounds
845 N. Main St.
Marysville    

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

12/09

Lucas County
Fairgrounds
1406 Key St.
Maumee     

11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

12/09

Roger Young Park
711 South Front St.
Fremont          

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

12/09

Stark County
Fairgrounds
305 Wertz Ave.
NW
Canton 

9:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.

12/09

Bethesda Temple
3701 Salem Ave.
Dayton 

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

12/10

Pick'n Save Foods
113 Ironton Hills Dr.
Ironton

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

12/10

Dorothy Day House
620 Belmont Ave.
Youngstown      

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

12/10

PrimaryOne Health-West Broad
2300 W. Broad St.
Columbus 

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

12/10

Williams County
Fairgrounds
619 E. Main St.
Montpelier   

noon - 5 p.m.

12/11

PrimaryOne Health-
Parsons
1905 Parsons Ave.
Columbus     

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

12/11

PrimaryOne Health-
West Broad
2300 W. Broad St.
Columbus        

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

12/12

Stephanie Tubbs
Jones Health
Center
13944 Euclid Ave.
East Cleveland        

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

12/12

Columbus Square
Shopping Center
5730 Cleveland Ave.
Columbus

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

12/12

Clinton County
Engineer's
Office
326 Fife Ave.
Wilmington     

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

12/13

The Village at
3060
3060 Durrell Ave.
Cincinnati  

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

12/13

Hamilton County
Sheriff's Office
Parking Lot
1000 Sycamore St.
Cincinnati       

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

12/13

The Word
Church
5900 Kinsman Rd.
Cleveland           

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Contact Us:

Ohio Department of Agriculture 
8995 E. Main St.
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

614.728.6201

agri.ohio.gov

 agrcommunications@agri.ohio.gov  

Governor Mike DeWine

Lt. Governor Jon Husted

Director Dorothy Pelanda

Special Safety Updates For Ohio

Food Processing Businesses 

November 20, 2020

Keeping Ohio Fed During the COVID-19 Pandemic 

Slowing the spread of COVID-19 in homes, businesses and schools throughout Ohio is a top priority. Food processing facilities play a critical role in the food supply chain so additional vigilance is even more important. The Ohio Department of Agriculture will be providing regular outreach to share the latest health and safety tips and details on upcoming pop-up testing locations in Ohio. Please share and promote these resources with your staff.

COVID-19 Health and Safety Reminders

As the prevalence of the coronavirus increases across the state, please refer to this tool from the CDC with tips for dealing with essential workers who may have had exposure to the virus. Staff who have had an exposure but remain asymptomatic may continue to work but should adhere to the following practices:

• Pre-screen for symptoms

• Regular monitoring

• Wear a mask

• Social distance

• Disinfect and clean work spaces

Contact your local health department for additional guidance.

Pop Up Testing

Pop-up testing locations for the week can be found below. Please confirm pop-up testing details on the Ohio Coronavirus website. Interested in a pop-up testing location in your area? Please email us at AGRDirector@agri.ohio.gov.

11/07

Huber Park
1640 Davidson Dr.
Reynoldsburg

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

11/07

Pick'n Save Foods
1113 Ironton Hills Dr.
Ironton

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

11/08

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
Parking Lot
1000 Sycamore St.
Cincinnati   

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

11/09

Sacred Heart
Church
209 W. Lake Ave.
New Carlisle   

2 - 6 p.m.

11/09

Yoctangee Park -
City Pool Parking Lot
Mill St. Entrance
Chillicothe

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

11/10

Union County
Health Department
940 London Ave.
Marysville      

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

11/10

Montgomery County
Fairgrounds
645 Infirmary Rd.
Dayton 

12 - 5:30 p.m.

11/11

Marietta College PA
Parking Lot 208
Third St.
Marietta      

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

11/12

St. Edward's Church
240 Tod Ln.
Youngstown     

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

11/12

PrimaryOne Health
2300 W. Broad St.
Columbus           

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

11/13

Molly Caren
Agricultural Center
135 OH-38
London

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

11/13

Ottawa County
Fairgrounds
7870 OH-163
Oak Harbor 

1:30 - 6:30 p.m.

11/14

Grove City Church
of the Nazarene
4770 Hoover Rd.
Grove City

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

11/14

Bridgegate Community School
4060 Sullivant Ave.
Columbus     

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

11/15

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Parking Lot
1000 Sycamore St.
Cincinnati     

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

11/15

Kent State
University Ballroom
1075 Risman Dr.
Kent      

12 - 6 p.m.

3/06

Jackson County Fairgrounds
96 Meadow Run Rd.
Wellston

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

3/07

The Village at 3060
3060 Durrell Ave.
Cincinnati 

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

3/20

St. Charles Preparatory School
2010 E. Broad St.
Bexley

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Contact Us:

Ohio Department of Agriculture 
8995 E. Main St.
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

614.728.6201

agri.ohio.gov

 agrcommunications@agri.ohio.gov  

Governor Mike DeWine

Lt. Governor Jon Husted

Director Dorothy Pelanda

Special Safety Updates For Ohio

Food Processing Businesses 

October 9, 2020

Keeping Ohio Fed During the COVID-19 Pandemic 

Slowing the spread of COVID-19 in homes, businesses and schools throughout Ohio is a top priority. Food processing facilities play a critical role in the food supply chain so additional vigilance is even more important. The Ohio Department of Agriculture will be providing regular outreach to share the latest health and safety tips and details on upcoming pop-up testing locations in Ohio. Please share and promote these resources with your staff.

COVID-19 Health and Safety Reminders

Unsure how to handle a COVID positive case in your workplace? Please consider this CDC resource for appropriate protocols and best practices to slow the spread of the disease in your critical and essential business.

COVID Pro Tip: Your local health department is a great initial call for guidance on a COVID positive case or exposure on your staff.  Please use this list to find contact information for your local health department.

Visit the Ohio Department of Agriculture website resources page for a summary of these and other COVID-19 tools.

Pop Up Testing

Pop-up testing locations for the week can be found below. Please confirm pop-up testing details on the Ohio Coronavirus website. Interested in a pop-up testing location in your area? Please email us at AGRDirector@agri.ohio.gov.

9/12

Chapel Hill Mall
2000 Brittain Rd.
Akron  

9:30 a.m. - noon
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

9/12

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center
13944 Euclid Ave.
Warrensville Hts. 

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

9/13

Chapel Hill Mall
2000 Brittain Rd. 
Akron  

9:30 a.m. - noon
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

9/15

Rocking Horse Community Health Center
651 S. Limestone St.
Springfield      

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

9/16

UT Scott Park Campus 
225 West Scott Park Dr., Lot # 23
Toledo     

noon - 7 p.m.

9/17

UT Scott Park Campus
225 West Scott Park Dr., Lot # 23
Toledo     

noon - 7 p.m.

9/18

Life in Christ Community Church
1100 Sunset Ave.
Springfield           

1 - 6 p.m. 

9/19

South Pointe Hospital
20000 Harvard Ave.
Cleveland
(open but limited)         

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

9/18

Elyria City Hall
131 Court St.
Elyria     

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

9/19

Roll Hill School
2411 Baltimore Ave.
Cincinnati           

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

9/19

Barnesville Park
130 Fair St.
Barnesville        

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.