Goals of the Project

1. Foster cross sector learning and collaboration across Local and Regional Food Systems (LRFS) sectors.
2. Capture emergent strategies and innovations addressing COVID-19 shocks from LRFS stakeholders and translate those insights into readily accessible resources and educational materials.
3. Assess short, mid, and/or long-term economic impacts and shifts in consumer purchasing patterns, knowledge, or other perceptions relative to LRFS as motivated by the COVID-19 crisis.

4. Investigate systematic or structural shifts within LRFS resulting from COVID-19 disruptions, and leverage research insights to support their long-term success and resilience in a post-COVID-19 world.
5. Empower and strengthen the visibility of Community of Practice Coordinating Organizations (COPCOs) as technical assistance providers to their sector.
6. Increase communications and interactions between on-the-ground practitioners and AMS staff when providing technical assistance to practitioners.

Project Team