Source:  NC A&T COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, 8/30/22

Hao Feng, Ph.D., has joined the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences as N.C. A&T’s first Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Endowed Professor of Urban Food Systems. 

“The goal (of this position) is to establish a system to address the food insecurity issue in an urban area, such as this town, or in the state as a whole,” said Feng.

“It’s a critically important issue. I want to establish an urban food system here on this campus so that we can make an impact on the local residents and farmers by working with faculty, students and the community. I think it will be a rewarding experience.” 

According to Feng North Carolina has the tenth highest rate of food insecurity in the nation; likewise, statistics from national nonprofit food bank network Feeding America indicate approximately 1.3 million citizens in the state are without enough food to eat. Guilford County has a 13.9% food insecurity rate.  

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