More Than Just Medicine: Implications of the Addison County Farmacy Program
Conference Year
January 2023
Abstract
Farmacy programs have risen in popularity as an intervention for addressing food insecurity and diet-related chronic illnesses. Previous research demonstrates the success of these programs in reducing BMI and improving household food security. With primarily quantitative methods, past studies lack an understanding of participant perceptions and attitudes. I use data from surveys and interviews to analyze the impact of these programs in promoting food security and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. My findings indicate the program’s ability to foster community connection, reduce the cost of purchasing fresh foods, produce feelings of enjoyment around fresh food consumption, and promote nutrition education through access
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Victor Izzo
Graduate Student Mentors
Kelly Hamshaw
Status
Undergraduate
Student College
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Program/Major
Food Systems
Primary Research Category
Social Science
More Than Just Medicine: Implications of the Addison County Farmacy Program
Farmacy programs have risen in popularity as an intervention for addressing food insecurity and diet-related chronic illnesses. Previous research demonstrates the success of these programs in reducing BMI and improving household food security. With primarily quantitative methods, past studies lack an understanding of participant perceptions and attitudes. I use data from surveys and interviews to analyze the impact of these programs in promoting food security and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. My findings indicate the program’s ability to foster community connection, reduce the cost of purchasing fresh foods, produce feelings of enjoyment around fresh food consumption, and promote nutrition education through access