Upcoming Webinars
May 17, 2021
1-2:30pm EST
Next Steps to Support the Local Food System During Pandemic Recovery: USDA’s Perspective
Social distancing mandates and economic disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic led to unprecedented changes in where, how, and what food U.S. consumers purchased and acquired.
A Fall 2020 national survey of 5,000 households and this project’s Consumer Food Insights series provide insights of how consumers are differently interacting with the food system.
This Webinar’s discussion will combine survey findings with perspectives from industry leaders to better inform businesses along local and regional supply chains about important drivers and suggest to partners and technical assistance providers where there may be new opportunities to support this sector.
Speakers: Dar Wolnik, Farmers Market Coalition and Jimmy Wright, Wright Food Solutions (National Grocers Association) and Andy Ollove, The Fresh Approach
Project Reps: Dawn Thilmany (CSU), Sarah Rocker (Penn State NERCRD), Hailey Edmondson (CSU), Mackenzie Gill (CSU), Jairus Rossi (UK)
Join us on the 3rd Monday of each month for a facilitated cross-sectoral discussion on topics including customer retention and engagement, emergency food, cooperative business models, state policies and consumer behavior.
May 17, 2021 – 1-2:30pm EST – Next Steps to Support the Local Food System During Pandemic Recovery: USDA’s Perspective
Webinar Recordings
April 19, 2021 - Consumer Food Insights: Data to Guide Markets Beyond the COVID-19 era
March 15, 2021 - Online Platforms: Pivots and Planning for the Future
February 15, 2021 - Formal and Informal Cooperative Development to Support Local and Regional Food Systems
January 25, 2021 - Innovations in State Policy and Implications for Local and Regional Food Sectors
