Extension and advisory services role in the COVID-19 crisis

There is increasing concern that the COVID-19 pandemic will have dire consequences for food security unless adequate safeguards are established. Food supply chains must continue to function; the health of food system workers must be protected; and measures to ease the economic blow from lost incomes...

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Autores principales: Davis, Kristin E., Chen, Kevin Z., Leclair, Mark, Karamidehkordi, Esmail, Larsen, Carl, Babu, Suresh Chandra
Formato: Opinion Piece
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: United States Agency for International Development 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/142602
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Sumario:There is increasing concern that the COVID-19 pandemic will have dire consequences for food security unless adequate safeguards are established. Food supply chains must continue to function; the health of food system workers must be protected; and measures to ease the economic blow from lost incomes must be taken. Information, advice, and coaching for rural establishments––such as trusted rural communication and education institutions––are a critical piece of emergency response to such a crisis, providing credible information about the virus and farming advice to adapt to various shocks.