June 16, 2020
Food Supply Challenges During the Pandemic
As a food system subject matter expert, IFSL’s program director Dr. Jennifer van de Ligt continues to be interviewed by media channels across the country on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the food supply chain.
In the below podcast interview with River Radio, Dr. van de Ligt shares insights on:
- Challenges in the food supply chain during the pandemic
- How the food industry continues to pivot in order to manage supply and demand
- Thoughts on food system post pandemic vs. pre-pandemic
As part of the IFSL program curriculum, IFSL program participants have also been discussing and analyzing the impact the pandemic has had within their organizations and roles, including sharing how they are applying what they’ve learning in order to achieve better outcomes. Links to a few of their stories:
- IFSL Cohort Spotlight: Carly Hegarty is Guiding Consumer Environmental Health During a Pandemic
- IFSL Cohort Spotlight: Karl Kratzke is Building our Food System
Podcast Interview with IFSL Program Director Dr. Jennifer van de Ligt
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Integrated Food Systems Leadership (IFSL) Program
Delivering a comprehensive and actionable educational experience, the University of Minnesota’s Integrated Food Systems Leadership (IFSL) Program broadens the knowledge and understanding of the global food supply chain and interdependencies across the food system, while promoting critical thinking and problem solving across disciplines. IFSL is a Post-Baccalaureate Regents Certificate program designed for working professionals and bridges the gap between traditional food system education and a professional leadership program.