A food system includes everything from farm to table. For general resources and information on community food systems scroll down this page. For specific topics and resources go to:
A food system includes everything from farm to table. For general resources and information on community food systems scroll down this page. For specific topics and resources go to:
Cornell University. Division of Nutritional Sciences. Discovering the Food System.
An experiential learning program that explores the relationships between the food system, a community, and its people.
FoodShare.
Promotes community based programs that work toward food security.
USDA. Agricultural Marketing Service.
Provides publications and resources for direct marketing, farm to school, and Marketing Service reports and studies.
The Food Trust.
Promotes healthy lifestyles through improved access to nutritious foods, education, and advocacy.
Just Food.
Promotes new food-growing and marketing opportunities in the New York City area.
FoodRoutes Network.
Promotes locally grown foods and provides resources for rebuilding local food systems.
Sustainable Communities Online.
Provides a list of resources on whole systems approaches to sustainable agriculture.
USDA. Economic Research Service.
Defines community food security and provides research and tools for understanding a local food system. See also