Beyond Food Access: Supporting Rural Communities and Producers

Supporting local producers and feeding communities demands stronger collaboration and working on upstream and downstream approaches to improving food access. This presentation will discuss challenges and opportunities in rural food access, specifically related to collaboration to increase NYS products (fresh fruits and vegetables, proteins, dairy, and grains) as well as the constraints of Nourish NY, HPNAP, and New York Food for Families. It will highlight strategies to increase local food procurement and opportunities for stronger and more resilient partnerships with farmers, agencies, and communities.