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Food Systems Disruptions

Authors :
Jane Kolodinsky
Marilyn Sitaker
Lisa Chase
Diane Smith
Weiwei Wang
Source :
Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, Vol 9, Iss 3 (2020)
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Lyson Center for Civic Agriculture and Food Systems, 2020.

Abstract

First paragraph: Our food system has been disrupted. Shopping at a grocery store during the COVID-19 pan­demic is not a pleasant experience, and, for some of the most vulnerable, it can be outright dangerous. It may become worse. How long will supply chain disruptions continue and what are upcoming challenges? From illness in the fields where agricultural workers pick our food and the closing of food processing facilities to the threat that trucking lanes may be shut down, the possibilities seem real right now. . . .

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21520801
Volume :
9
Issue :
3
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.605ff150be7b461dad4226e06c095e0a
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5304/jafscd.2020.093.013