Farmers' Engagement with Community Food Insecurity: Approaches, Perspectives, and Implications for Extension

Authors

Rachel Schattman, University of VermontFollow
Linda Berlin, University of VermontFollow
Francesca Finch Bochner, Duke University School of LawFollow
Maija Lawrence, Formerly University of VermontFollow

Volume

53

Issue

4

DOI

10.34068/joe.53.04.06

Abstract

Hunger is an issue of growing concern nationwide, and farmers can play a critical role in helping individuals and families gain access to healthy, fresh, locally produced food. In 2011, we conducted interviews with 12 Vermont farmers who provide local food to low-income Vermonters through a wide array of activities including sale, donation, or other means. By better understanding how and why farmers work to address hunger in communities, Extension professionals can better support them to achieve the dual goals of food security and farm viability.

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Recommended Citation

Schattman, R., Berlin, L., Bochner, F. F., & Lawrence, M. (2015). Farmers' Engagement with Community Food Insecurity: Approaches, Perspectives, and Implications for Extension. The Journal of Extension, 53(4), Article 6. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.53.04.06