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PLAN 574 Final, Feedback - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Our group (group 5) really enjoyed working on food security and as a result we focused in on Durham and Asheville, NC. These two cities have organizations that connect farmers to local consumers and entrepreneurs. Bull City Cool: rentable warehouse space meant for local farmers to bring fresh produce to an underserved community. PFAP (Piedmont Food + Agricultural Processing): food business incubator that allows businesses to food prep, process, and pack, as well as teaches product development, consulting, etc. Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: Helps local farms; links farmers to markets; builds healthy community by connecting locals to food. In class we also heard from guest speakers Molly De Marco and Jess Dorrance about UNC's own issues with food insecurity. Students are often unaware of the financial consequences of loans, resources for affordable food, and feel ashamed to talk about their food insecurity or do not realize they are in need of help.
    - - As illustrated in our semester project, many issues and solutions surrounding food security can be culminated to tackle many things. For example, our solution to food insecurity in Asheville, NC took factors of direct service, connections, and education in order to provide a solution that best suits those we want to serve. Community based investment and cooperation can go a long way especially for rural areas that economies depend on local businesses.Food security has a long way to go, but there is hope of direct service, education, and systemic reform.
    - - Food insecurity is prevalent due to structural issues of accessibility such as food deserts. For certain groups of people and residential locations food insecurity rates may be higher. For example: rural areas and people of color often face financial burdens when it comes to food and often turn to processed, affordable foods
        For many communities, food insecurity is an issue because of cycles of poverty, systemic racism, gentrification, lack of investment, and lack of education