The food and agricultural nonprofit landscape

Alicia Papanek; Chelsea DeMasters; Micayla Richardson; Kimberly Wiley

doi:10.5304/jafscd.2024.133.023

Authors

Alicia Papanek University of Florida https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1001-4628
Chelsea DeMasters University of Florida https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1112-328X
Micayla Richardson University of Florida
Kimberly Wiley University of Florida https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5921-5837

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5304/jafscd.2024.133.023

Keywords:

nonprofit ecology, nonprofit landscape, nutrition security, food supply chain, collaboration, food security, resource competition

Abstract

Collaboration among nonprofits, commercial entities, state Extension offices, and governmental agencies is crucial for improving and sustaining food and nutrition security at the state and local levels. This study examines the landscape of 904 food and agricultural nonprofit organizations (FANOs) operating in Florida in 2019 to determine their scope, role in the food supply chain, and potential collaboration opportunities with allied organizations. FANOs primarily address the preproduction and distribution stages of the supply chain. Aligned goals and initiatives between FANOs and Extension programs revealed a wealth of opportunities for collaboration that would ensure the continuity of food systems and sustainable resource use in Florida, despite existing competition between allied organizations and FANOs.

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Author Biographies

Alicia Papanek, University of Florida

Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences

Chelsea DeMasters, University of Florida

Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Science

Micayla Richardson, University of Florida

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences. Micayla is now a law student at the College of Law, Florida International University.