Lucas Peterson visits a citrus farm in Riverside to see the effects of the pandemic | Off Menu

Farmers are the backbone of our food ecosystem. And they are struggling, particularly the small and independent farmers who must rely on little more than their own determination when business takes a turn for the worse.

By Cody LongVideo Journalist

Dec. 1, 2020 7 AM PT

Cody Long is a video journalist and producer focusing on food video for the Los Angeles Times. Originally from San Diego, Long received his bachelor’s in art with an emphasis in photography from San Diego State University. He has produced Emmy award-winning content for the San Diego Union-Tribune and has had clients including Sony Interactive, HSN, American Airlines and CQ Roll Call.

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Lucas Peterson visits a citrus farm in Riverside to see the effects of the pandemic | Off Menu

Farmers are the backbone of our food ecosystem. And they are struggling, particularly the small and independent farmers who must rely on little more than their own determination when business takes a turn for the worse.