This database contains categorized farm to institution resources relevant to New England, including COVID-19. Selection is guided by FINE's resource filter. Have one that we should include? Email us.
The following economic impact assessment was compiled on March 18, 2020 for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition by Dawn Thilmany, Becca Jablonski, Debra Tropp, Blake Angelo, and Sarah Low. More information about the authors can be found at the end of the document. Last updated March 21, 2020.
Hunger Free Vermont has collaborated with Vermont state agencies and congressional delegation to create a website to houses outreach and informational materials, as well as updates on changes to school meal programs, 3SquaresVT, and other nutrition programs.
This brief report details the results from a follow-up survey of 1,236 Vermonters in June 2020, after an initial survey in March/April 2020 focused on the impact of COVID-19 on food access and security. The key results include: 1) Nearly 1 in 4 respondents (23%) were classified as food insecure in June, a reported 22% decrease since March, but higher than before COVID-19. 2) People of color, those without a college degree, those with a job loss, households with children, women, and younger people had greater odds of experiencing food insecurity. 3) The majority of respondent households had experienced some job loss or disruption in the last 30 days, and were still experiencing job changes at the time of the survey. 4) People receiving unemployment were significantly more likely to be using multiple food assistance programs compared to others. 5) Respondents significantly increased use of food assistance programs since March. 6) Vermonters today have greater concerns about food becoming more expensive and possible loss of food assistance programs compared to June. 7) Vermonters today are facing fewer perceived challenges in food access and have fewer worries about food availability compared to March.
The COVID-19 Food Response and Policy Inventory is a living database of what actors in the food space are doing to address the effects of COVID-19 on individuals, the workforce, and the food system. The inventory includes individual tabs for each of the following food system stakeholder groups: nonprofits, retailers, and restaurants. Given the overwhelming response from the food system to COVID-19, we've also included an "other industry" tab to reflect a diverse group of additional for-profit companies that touch the food system.
A website that compiles information about COVID-19 effects on Colorado food system. Includes data, research, and funding sources, and a mapping/reporting tool.
What has the impact of COVID-19 been on various sectors in the food system? This series of impact statements was developed by numerous partners led by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service and the University of Kentucky. Topics addressed include: overall positive and negative impacts of COVID-19; obstacles to sector response; successful marketing adaptations in response to COVID-19; economic impact on sector; impact on sector members; data and technical assistance needs.
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture has developed a COVID-19 recovery resource center of available tools including financial assistance programs, market channel resources, and a series of Frequently Asked Questions to help businesses and individuals navigate the resources available in this time of need.
Resources on food safety operating procedures, financing, employment and legal issues, farmer networking, COVID-19, and more.
This is Part 1 of a "Medium" series covering the impact of COVID-19 on the American food system and solutions recommended by local leaders.
This is Part 2 of a "Medium" series covering the impact of COVID-19 on the American food system and solutions recommended by local leaders.
Over the past few weeks, our food system has undergone incredible disruption from the COVID-19 virus. We have seen things bend and break; and we have seen things rise and adapt. In this third forum, we continue the dialogue, and share stories of challenge and solution. We hear from Hilary Walentuk, Nutrition Specialist with the New England Food and Dairy Council; and from Jacob Vincent, Director of Merchandising with the Hanover Coop Food Stores of NH and VT.
This virtual forum for dining directors and interested partners shared responses to the COVID-19 crisis. Nearly 100 participants from New England and around the United States.
In this second virtual forum, we discussed challenges and solutions in the institutional food system as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. More than 70 people participated from New England, around the US, and beyond. Breakout sessions dived more deeply into K-12 schools, Campus (college/university), Health Care, and Production/Farming/Fishing (breakouts are summarized verbally at the end, but were not recorded).
A curated a list of resources to keep fishermen healthy and financially secure.
The Sustainable Ag and Food System Funders organization has pulled together an list of philanthropic funding programs and links to support food and farming during the response to COVID-19.
This searchable resource hub aggregates resources from local and regional food system partners. Topics include adopting new technology, new market channel innovations, policy education, food safety best practices and more. There are resources for researchers, producers, extension personnel, government officials, technical assistance providers, and consumers. Made possible by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service and a cooperating research team led by the University of Kentucky.
Connecticut Department of Agriculture has assembled a list of COVID-19 resources for the agricultural industry, including Agribusiness General Information, Aquaculture, Business Services, Dairy, Equine, Poultry & Livestock, Farmers' Markets & Farm Stands/Stores, Food Safety and Produce, Food Industry, Labor & Employer Resources, and Pets.
In response to the spread of COVID-19, the Rhode Island Food Policy Council is aggregating information on available food access and food business resources and opportunities.
Google folder of campus resources related to COVID-19 responses. Includes information on teaching and learning, community and civic engagement, risk management, and others.
The Center for Ecoliteracy convened a special COVID-19 Task Force with school nutrition leaders from the California Food for California Kids® Network to identify key priorities and planning needs for California's school districts during the pandemic. As districts prepare for a return to school and the upcoming 2020–2021 school year, this resource can be used to plan for different meal service program scenarios, operational changes, reopening protocols and more