Local Food Systems
Local food systems are collaborative efforts that integrate food production, processing, marketing/distribution and consumption within a given geographical area, place or community. Local food systems may also be characterized by certain market and non-market distribution channels: farm direct marketing channels including farmer's markets, community supported agriculture (CSA), farm-to-institution programs; community and home gardening; and gleaning programs.
Publications
Consuming Local Vegetables from Our Local Growers
HS1251/HS1251 by Qingren Wang, Edward A. Evans, Margie Pikarsky, and Teresa OlczykJune 14th, 2021This publication promotes local vegetable consumption by pointing out some of the advantages, benefits, and business opportunities associated with local vegetable production and consumption. The targeted audiences of this article are food crop producers, consumers, business managers, extension agents and specialists, and government policy makers. Minor revision of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, written by Qingren Wang, Edward A. Evans, Margie Pikarsky, and Teresa Olczyk; 5 pp.
Florida Consumer Perception of the Fresh from Florida Campaign on Horticulture Plants
FE976/FE976 by Hayk Khachatryan and Alicia RihnJanuary 25th, 2023A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Citizen awareness of food systems and the environment
Floridian Consumer Perceptions of Local Versus Organic Ornamental Plants
FE964/FE964 by Hayk Khachatryan and Alicia RihnJuly 6th, 2018
How to Establish an Urban Agriculture Ordinance
HS1327/HS1327 by Candace A Spencer, Catherine G Campbell, Anna Prizzia, and Liz FelterApril 3rd, 2019
Opinion Leadership and the Perceived Economics of Local Food
WC268/AEC606 by Layne S. Marshall, Melissa R. Taylor, and Alexa J. LammApril 3rd, 2019
Opinion Leadership and the Perceived Effects of Local Food on the Local Community
WC267/AEC605 by Layne S. Marshall, Melissa R. Taylor, and Alexa J. LammFebruary 28th, 2019
Opinion Leadership and the Perceived Health Benefits of Local Food
WC266/AEC604 by Layne S. Marshall, Melissa R. Taylor, and Alexa J. LammFebruary 28th, 2019
The Feasibility of Farmer-Led Cooperatives for Southwest Florida Farm to School Procurement
AE555/AE555 by Jonathan Adam Watson, Danielle D. Treadwell, Catherine Campbell, and Ray BucklinMarch 29th, 2021
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