“Let us be small”: A case study on the necessity for intentionally small producers
Ran-Lew Dairy quickly adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic, a time when many grocers suddenly faced shortages due to disruptions in their supply chains. Ran-Lew expanded into the direct retail market and increased its in-store sales to stay viable. Due to its small scale, vertical integration, and c...
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Lyson Center for Civic Agriculture and Food Systems
2020-12-01
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| description | Ran-Lew Dairy quickly adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic, a time when many grocers suddenly faced shortages due to disruptions in their supply chains. Ran-Lew expanded into the direct retail market and increased its in-store sales to stay viable. Due to its small scale, vertical integration, and community connections, it was able to pivot models and react rapidly to the changing needs of its community. This case study highlights the importance of small-scale producers in developing food system resilience. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0362950a59364a9ab93ca4be27282b652023-09-02T16:39:02ZengLyson Center for Civic Agriculture and Food SystemsJournal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development2152-08012020-12-0110110.5304/jafscd.2020.101.032“Let us be small”: A case study on the necessity for intentionally small producersAlexandria Huber0University of North Carolina, Chapel HillRan-Lew Dairy quickly adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic, a time when many grocers suddenly faced shortages due to disruptions in their supply chains. Ran-Lew expanded into the direct retail market and increased its in-store sales to stay viable. Due to its small scale, vertical integration, and community connections, it was able to pivot models and react rapidly to the changing needs of its community. This case study highlights the importance of small-scale producers in developing food system resilience.https://www.foodsystemsjournal.org/index.php/fsj/article/view/910Local ProducersFood System ResilienceSmall-Scale FarmCOVID-19PandemicDairy |
| spellingShingle | Alexandria Huber “Let us be small”: A case study on the necessity for intentionally small producers Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development Local Producers Food System Resilience Small-Scale Farm COVID-19 Pandemic Dairy |
| title | “Let us be small”: A case study on the necessity for intentionally small producers |
| title_full | “Let us be small”: A case study on the necessity for intentionally small producers |
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| title_short | “Let us be small”: A case study on the necessity for intentionally small producers |
| title_sort | let us be small a case study on the necessity for intentionally small producers |
| topic | Local Producers Food System Resilience Small-Scale Farm COVID-19 Pandemic Dairy |
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