I.A. Farmer Alliance




April 19, 2024

To Whom It May Concern:

The bearer of this certificate works in the agriculture industry and must travel as part of job duties regardless of the time of day as part of a sector that has been deemed by the US Government as critical to the infrastructure of the United States. Agriculture is essential for the continued function of the economy in this time of crisis. This individual is engaged in the production of food, and must continue operating.

The agriculture industry is designated a "Critical Infrastructure Segment" under Presidential Policy Directive 21, implementing 42 U.S. Code § 5195c(e). It is therefore the policy of the US Government that these industries continue to function with minimal disruption in the event of an emergency. Furthermore, in a March 16 guidance, the President of the United States has instructed employees within Critical Infrastructure Segments to continue performing their normal job functions during the coronavirus pandemic.

The continued production of food is vital to the health and wellness of the American people during this emergency.

As such, the individual in possession of this letter is a "critical infrastructure industry employee" and must be considered exempt from any state or local restrictions such as curfews, shelter-in-place orders, and other mobility restrictions when performing work functions.

Should you have any questions about this letter, please reference the DHS guidance at https://www.cisa.gov/publication/guidance-essential-critical-infrastructure-workforce