THREAD/ In a country with already unconscionable levels of food waste and which is seeing a spike in food insecurity among people and skyrocketing demands from food banks...this is a travesty and should be addressed immediately. Transporting the produce is nytimes.com/2020/04/11/bus…
A logistical challenge. But why can’t governors use national guard logistics and supply chain managers to find a solution.
On top of this, farmers don’t have crop insurance for this type of crop damage which means these farmers are going to eat these costs. That is a devastating and unnecessary multiplying effect.
Can the Federal Government using the military or national guards provide the logistical support and transportation to get these products to market and the people who need it? Use the every resource to get this food delivered.
