21 Stocking up on locally grown food, with Dr. Kynda Curtis | Day 92
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When we hear the term \\u201cbuy local,\\u201d many of us picture that cute mom and pop restaurant downtown; but don't forget the farmers! During COVID-19, farmers across the U.S. have been scrambling to make ends meet due to new restrictions. To swiftly adapt, many of these farms have begun to redefine themselves and are looking to find a market in the everyday consumer.
Sit down with Wyatt and applied agricultural economist Kynda Curtis as they break-down farming in the state of Utah. Learn why dairies dumped milk when COVID hit, Challenges facing this year's harvest, and how you can get your hands on some locally grown food.
Utah's Own
https://www.utahsown.org
Utah CSA Directorty
http://csautah.org/find-a-csa
Dr. Kynda Curtis's Blog
https://extension.usu.edu/apec/news/
USU Resources for people experiencing food insecurity
https://extension.usu.edu/news_sections/general_news/usu-students-provide-food-to-aid-area-pantries