Farmers and those who support the food and agriculture product supply chains now qualify for a no-cost child care program.
As of Jan. 27, the program will be open to a new list of workers along with several other categories, in addition to other essential workers who were previously eligible.
The program aims to help workers who have to leave home to go to work, but have children who are learning online at home.
New additions to the emergency child care program include:
Eligibility can be determined by contacting a local municipality or municipal service system manager.