Panel Discussion: Impact of COVID on the Farm, Factory & Fork
WEDA Governor’s Conference 2021 Panel Discussion: Impact of COVID on the Farm, Factory & Fork
COVID reminded us of how interdependent the farm, factory and fork are. Those hardest hit
were related to hospitality, followed by farms. Many of our makers and manufacturers made
products strictly for hospitality – they found themselves needing to pivot to stay operational.
Hear directly from those involved in food & beverage as well as the manufacturers.
Moderator:
Shelley Jurewicz, Chief FaBricating Officer, FaBWisconsin
Speakers:
Evan Hughes, Co-Founder, Central Standard Distillery, Milwaukee
Sam Maglio, President, Maglio Companies, Milwaukee
Jacque Oldenburg, Former General Manager, Leach Farms, Berlin
Katie Wessel, CEO, Milwaukee Pretzel
Ted Balistreri, Sendik’s Market, Milwaukee