“One meat product per customer.” “Eggs: limit one carton.” “2 gallons of milk only.” COVID-19 showed just how fragile and inflexible the US food supply system is. Despite this, some farmers and food suppliers got creative and adapted their businesses while introducing new ideas to our food system. What have we learned since the pandemic began to prepare for the next crisis? What obstacles still remain?

Episode Breakdown:
What was it like on the front lines when the food system collapsed? | How did farmers adapt? | How did government agencies limit the flexibility of our food supply? | What new ideas have emerged that will forever change our food system?

To learn more about Jennie Schutte and Pilaroc Farms, visit: https://www.rocktotable.com/. To learn more about Lucas Sjostrom and Redhead Creamery, visit: https://www.redheadcreamery.com/. To learn more about Peter Friedman and the Agriculture Transportation Coalition, visit: https://agtrans.org/.