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Connecting food buyers and sellers during COVID-19 disruptions

by Kevin Athearn
April 7, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to Florida food markets. Sales of food products to restaurants and schools have fallen drastically. Some farmers markets have closed. Sales through grocery stores spiked upward initially, but ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Florida, Food Markets, Local Food, Pgm_Admin

Sarasota Grown Label Launches

by aphillips
May 8, 2014

Research shows that consumers' uncertainty about whether a product was actually grown locally can be a significant limiting factor when they choose produce.The new Sarasota Grown local food label is a voluntary program that supports self‐certification ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Aphillips, Local Food

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