Barriers to Access to Local Produce in an Early Childhood Setting in Rural Appalachia

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Analyzes access to fresh produce in early childhood programs in Appalachia as well as farm to school programming. Utilizes semi-structured interview feedback with program directors to examine issues such as staffing, increased work loads, regulations, and lack of funding, knowledge, parental involvement, and equipment.

Erali' Tracie Miller, Kathleen Schroeder, Bhuwan Thapa, Elizabeth Shay

Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 14(1), 169-183

10/2024

Appalachia · Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Schools · Sustainability of programs