The scoop With increased pressure on supply chains from COVID-19, food systems are seeing a shift toward local-purchasing. For environmental purposes, maintaining local food supplies post-pandemic will be crucial.
Support farmers markets, food hubs, and community-supported agriculture. Ride the wave toward more resilient and sustainable food systems.
Things to know
- Large-scale and complex food systems buckled under the unpredictability and immeasurable pressures of a global pandemic
- Millions of pounds of food products lost across the US
- Grocery stores are dealing with food shortages
- Consumers are shifting to purchasing locally and local farmers face an increased demand for local food
- We need resilient and sustainable food systems even after the pandemic
- How to support local and shop small:
- Farmers’ Markets
- Community Supported Agriculture Programs
- Food Hubs
Bottom line Eating local should not be expensive or exclusive. You can buy local food based on what fits your schedule and budget. Sustainable and local food systems rely on consumer behavior.
There is no doubt a major increase in local purchasing during COVID. However, reaching sustainable development goals and building resiliency in food systems requires your action to support local farmers. Buy local.
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