"Food Deserts in Nebraska — New Way to Explore" was a webinar held on Oct. 29, 2024.
This webinar will talk about a recent study exploring food deserts in Nebraska. The USDA provides a definition for food deserts based on accessibility and affordability. The USDA definition measures affordability based on income alone. We modify the affordability criterion to include a measure of spending potential relevant to rural Nebraska consumers. Many remedies exist that can influence food retail markets. Among these are public policy, corporate-based, and those pursued by communities. Learn about potential solutions to address.
Panelists:
- Greg J. McKee, PhD – Economics, Brigham Young University-Idaho
- Shawn C. Kaskie, PhD Candidate-Human Sciences: Leadership
- Ansley Fellers, Executive Director, Nebraska Grocery Industry Association
- Charlotte Narjes, Director, Nebraska Cooperative Development Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln