UF/IFAS

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension (UF/IFAS) and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) encourage as many agricultural workers as possible to be tested for COVID-19.

Farmworkers will have access to numerous no-cost COVID-19 testing events in some of Florida’s top agricultural counties. Below is a list of upcoming sites. Support for these tests is provided in part by FDACS, FDEM and county governments. Testing services will continue as funding, demand and availability allow.

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Covid19 remains a great threat in our communities and in these times of uncertainty, keeping our families healthy is important.

FDACS Commissioner Nikki Fried announced the testing partnership’s launch on Oct. 1. Earlier this year, Fried recommended to the governor that farmworkers be provided with COVID-19 testing to help reduce the virus’ spread among workers and in the community.

Here are the times, dates and addresses of the places to get tested:
Collier County

• 3339 East Tamiami Trail in Naples. Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Please call 239-252-6220.
• Winn Dixie Mall in Immokalee, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call 239-252-6220.
• Testing at Sun-N-Fun Lagoon: 15000 Livingston Road in Naples, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information: To find free test sites in your area, call the department of agriculture and consumer services at 1-800-HELP-FLA, and for Spanish speakers 1-800-FL-AYUDA (1-800-352-9832) .