@article{haenn_cruz_2022, title={People on the Move (and Sometimes Not) — Part 1}, volume={1}, url={https://doi.org/10.52750/563529}, DOI={10.52750/563529}, abstractNote={How will change affect international migration?In this video (Part 1 of 2) Angel Cruz, Ph.D. and Nora Haenn, Ph.D. look at climate change and migration from the standpoint of smallholder farmers in Mexico and, especially, El Salvador.Working fewer than 25 acres of land and with earnings of five or six dollars a day, these farmers grow coffee, jalapeño chile peppers and other food we enjoy.They also grow food for their own families, often on marginal lands.Their precarious circumstances make}, publisher={North Carolina State University}, author={Haenn, Nora Haenn and Cruz, Angel}, year={2022}, month={Jan} }
 @article{haenn_cruz_2022, title={People on the Move (and Sometimes Not) — Part 2}, volume={1}, url={https://doi.org/10.52750/743281}, DOI={10.52750/743281}, abstractNote={How will change affect international migration?In this video (Part 2 of 2) Angel Cruz, Ph.D. and Nora Haenn, Ph.D. look at climate change and migration from the standpoint of smallholder farmers in Mexico and, especially, El Salvador.Working fewer than 25 acres of land and with earnings of five or six dollars a day, these farmers grow coffee, jalapeño chile peppers and other food we enjoy.They also grow food for their own families, often on marginal lands.Their precarious circumstances make}, publisher={North Carolina State University}, author={Haenn, Nora Haenn and Cruz, Angel}, year={2022}, month={Jan} }
 @article{ammons_blacklin_bloom_brown_cappellazzi_creamer_cruz_hynson_knight_lauffer_et al._2021, title={A collaborative approach to COVID-19 response: The Center for Environmental Farming Systems community-based food system initiatives}, volume={10}, ISSN={["2152-0801"]}, DOI={10.5304/jafscd.2021.102.004}, abstractNote={The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) has spent the past two decades developing local food systems to support communities and increase resilience. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how existing structural inequities, primarily along racial lines, are exacerbated. It has also shown the value of community-based food systems work that helps communities network, sharing valuable resources and funding to respond to the ongoing crisis. In this article, we document how CEFS’ community-based food systems initiatives are responding to the pandemic. Some of CEFS programs are community-based, working with food policy councils, offering racial equity trainings, networking schools and early care and education sites, and supporting youth convenings and internships. Others are focused on production and supply chains for meat, seafood, and produce in order to develop stronger local food systems. Through­out the work of all of CEFS’ community-based food systems initiatives in response to the pandemic, we have learned that our past efforts have increased local food systems resilience. We also note the impor­tance of flexible funders who allowed grant dollars to be reallocated to community partners to address urgent needs. We have found that online programming has increased participation and access to resources. Finally, we have been inspired by the creativity, flexibility, and adaptability of our community partners, and we are energized to continue to support them while also offering the resources we have developed to a broader audience.}, number={2}, journal={JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE FOOD SYSTEMS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT}, author={Ammons, Shorlette and Blacklin, Sarah and Bloom, Dara and Brown, Shironda and Cappellazzi, Marcello and Creamer, Nancy and Cruz, Angel and Hynson, Janie and Knight, Gini and Lauffer, Laura and et al.}, year={2021}, pages={297–302} }
 @article{cruz_ammerman_creamer_nash_phillips_przysucha_hege_2021, title={Cultivating community resilience: How North Carolina's food council is facilitating an effective response during COVID-19}, volume={10}, ISSN={["2152-0801"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.5304/jafscd.2021.102.010}, DOI={10.5304/jafscd.2021.102.010}, abstractNote={Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Carolina Local Food Council has strengthened its role as a cohesive and effective organization during a public-health crisis to share challenges, devise solutions, and build resilience across local food systems in North Carolina. The Council includes representatives from 21 organizations working across the state, as well as three representatives from regional local food councils. The Council’s response to the pandemic addressed three key areas of action: (1) Coordinate responses across multiple sectors; (2) Enhance collaboration across the food supply chain; and (3) Facilitate data collection and public messaging. This paper describes the positive impacts the Council has had across North Carolina on consumers and producers of local food as a result of this collaborative network and long-established relationships across the state. Now, more than ever, the relationships and collaborative efforts of statewide organizations and partners are needed. The Council’s crisis response has been strong because of the long-standing relationships of its members and its ability to share resources quickly, allowing it to work toward coordinated responses. The work of the North Carolina Local Food Council can serve as a model for other states that have state-level local food coun¬cils or want to develop them. In addition, the Council’s work demonstrates how collaborations among statewide partners can foster resilience within local food systems, particularly during a public health crisis.}, number={2}, journal={JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE FOOD SYSTEMS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT}, publisher={Lyson Center for Civic Agriculture and Food Systems}, author={Cruz, Angel Elisa and Ammerman, Alice S. and Creamer, Nancy G. and Nash, Barry and Phillips, Ethan J. and Przysucha, Martha M. and Hege, Amanda S.}, year={2021}, pages={291–295} }
 @article{dankbar_phillips_cruz_volk_hoffmann_2021, title={Market challenges for local specialty crop producers during the early phase of COVID-19 in North Carolina}, volume={10}, ISSN={2152-0801}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.5304/jafscd.2021.104.004}, DOI={10.5304/jafscd.2021.104.004}, abstractNote={In March of 2020, as the number of COVID-19 cases increased in North Carolina (NC), the state encouraged people to stay at home; this included closing restaurants and canceling large events, as well as reducing the number of people gathering. The economic and health crises created by COVID-19 forced specialty crop producers who sell to local markets, such as restaurants and institutions, to pivot their marketing plans as the growing season began to ramp up. This article reports the responses to the first in a series of producer surveys assessing the impact of the economic and health crises on crop production, market channels, and producer concerns during one of the most insecure times in modern history. Results show that producers who could pivot their marketing plans mostly increased sales through online channels and farm stands. However, almost 50% of the usual market channels were reported to be closed due to COVID-19. Additionally, most producers voiced concerns about economic and health safety in the immediate future. To address these concerns as the pandemic unfolded, there was a need for trusted information. Respondents reported that they rely on Extension and other government agencies for this information and updates regarding the pandemic. This survey captured the early impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the specialty crop-producing industry in NC. Additional surveys will provide information on how the pandemic evolved during 2020.}, number={4}, journal={Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development}, publisher={Lyson Center for Civic Agriculture and Food Systems}, author={Dankbar, Hannah and Phillips, Ethan and Cruz, Angela and Volk, Emma and Hoffmann, Mark}, year={2021}, month={Aug}, pages={1–11} }