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Native American Agriculture and Food Systems: Challenges and Opportunities Presented by the COVID-19 Pandemic

Description
Examines impacts of COVID-19 on Native American food systems. Analyzes 401 survey responses from Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) members, such as food producers, tribal leaders, and grocers. Discusses food systems issues such as limited storage capacity, shipment logistics, increased hunger and demand on social support programs, and cessation of food programs during COVID-19.
Author(s)
Megan Mucioki, Elizabeth Hoover, Jennifer Sowerwine, et al.
Citation
Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 11(3), 121-137
Date
06/2022
Type
Document
Organization
Intertribal Agriculture Council
Tagged as
American Indian or Alaska Native · COVID-19 · Food security and nutrition · Infectious diseases