New food systems analyst in Alameda Cooperative Extension

SAREP welcomes Sheila Duffy, the new food systems analyst in the Alameda County Cooperative Extension office. SAREP has partnered with UC Cooperative Extension and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) to bring additional expertise in community food systems and community food security issues to the county. Duffy brings with her an extensive background in community development, small business development, teaching and training, and sustainable development research. She will be working with extension professionals and community leaders to strengthen community food systems in Alameda County. She will be working on potential strategies to address food insecurity, the transition of electronic benefit transfers (food stamps) at farmers markets, assisting a new food policy council in West Oakland, and training public school teachers in nutrition and gardening skills. Duffy has a doctorate in agricultural education from Texas A&M University. She may be contacted at (510) 383-1708; email: sbduffy@ucdavis.edu.