
In a COVID-19 World, is Local Better?
Our food system has weathered an unprecedented demand shift and shock over the past month. Overall, we have come out of it reasonably well. We have seen short-term shortages on grocery store shelves (flour and other products) and some rationing when product was there (milk, eggs). At the same time, we have heard stories of milk being dumped in Canada and produce being ploughed down in Florida. These challenges are mostly expected to be short-term as we make adjustments and ca