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The world was not prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic. It has tremendously impacted health and food systems around the world and the depth and breadth of its long-term effects are yet to be seen. The rates of those that will be in poverty and food insecure are significantly higher than the predictions pre-COVID. People are coping in any way that they can, at times in ways that will have lasting impacts on their households and communities. A community’s ability to absorb, adapt, and transform in the face of crisis can significantly impact how it is able to survive and thrive during those challenging times. A frontline extension professional can equitably build assets and thus capitals, ultimately increasing household and community resilience.
Keywords: COVID-19, food security, resilience, coping, Community CapitalsFramework
How to Cite: Rodriguez, M. T. (2021) “Frontline Extension Professionals & COVID-19: Supporting Household Food Security & Building Resilience”, Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education. 28(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.5191/jiaee.2021.28102