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Source: NCSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, 10/29/20
One of the hottest new terms and trends of the COVID era is the “Pandemic Pivot.” Of necessity, people and businesses are stopping what they did before, re-examining their lives or business balance sheets, and imagining a different future both during and after this global nightmare. The Pandemic Pivot is especially true for retailers, including restaurateurs and farmers. The Fork to Farmer team at NC State Extension is proud to share two films that show the innovation and resiliency of farmers and local food vendors who pivoted quickly to stave off financial ruin and other loss in 2020. The Jackson County Fork to Farmer film features Guadalupe Cafe’s partnership with the Worley Farm of Haywood County. The Macon County film rewrites
the story of Yonder who, despite its restaurant closure, continues to sell
produce and other local food through a new retail outlet.One year remains on our Fork to Farmer project, and we’re hoping to create at least ten more films that demonstrate the intimate relationships between farm to table chefs and the farmers who supply them. Please check out the Fork to Farmer web site or
email Becky Bowen at blbowen@ncsu.edu for more information.
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