March 2, 2021 — The Protect Michigan Commission encouraged Michigan’s food processing and agricultural workers to register to receive a COVID-19 vaccination appointment as eligibility expands to Michiganders working in the food and agriculture sector. The full media release is available here. “The availability of a COVID-19 vaccine for many food and agricultural employees in Michigan is a very positive step in the process to vaccinate Michiganders, and we encourage everyone in the agriculture sector to register for the vaccine so they can receive it as soon as possible,” said Chuck Lippstreu, president of the Michigan Agri-Business Association and Protect Michigan Commission Rural Workgroup chair. “The Michigan Agri-Business Association appreciates our state leaders for taking decisive action to get Michiganders vaccinated. We will continue to do all we can to encourage agricultural workers and people in rural communities to get a COVID-19 vaccine.” Eligible food and agriculture workers can register in the following ways: Check the website of your local health department or hospital for sign-ups or registration forms. Check the appropriate essential food/agricultural worker option. Call the COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or call 2-1-1. Multiple languages are available. Check additional vaccination sites, such as local pharmacies like Meijer, Rite Aid and Cardinal Health (U.P. residents).
