AGENCY TESTIMONY
Post-COVID-19 emphasis on local food production
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The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of regional and hyperlocal food production, especially for vulnerable communities.
- Supply chain disruptions during the pandemic disproportionately affected Black, Brown, and low-income households.
- The crisis led to a renewed focus on regional and hyperlocal food production and access.
- Local and regional food systems demonstrated resilience by providing locally grown food and serving as critical access points for larger food distributions.