Building resilient and sustainable food systemsReardon distinguished between resilience and sustainability in food systems. Strengthening infrastructure and local businessesExtension’s community vitality specialists work on the infrastructure that keeps local food systems running. the EMG food collection program gathers unused produce from farmers markets every Saturday for six months and distributes it to local food pantries. “By working together, we can create local food systems that are both sustainable and resilient, and that means better food access for everyone.” More information on support for local food systems is available at local extension offices in Kansas.