A growing interest in sourcing local food prod ucts is reflected in two recent best-selling
books (Kingsolver, Hopp, and Kingsolver 2007; Pollan 2008) that make the case for" going …

Farmers markets are regular, recurring gatherings at a common facility or area where
farmers and ranchers directly sell a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other locally grown …

The literature review is a crucial stage within any research process and in this case, there is
a sizeable corpus of relevant research. It was important to conduct a thorough review in …

This comprehensive overview of local food systems explores alternative definitions of local
food, estimates market size and reach, describes the characteristics of local consumers and …

Short food supply chains (SFSCs) have undergone significant developments for roughly a
decade, spurring the interest of producers, consumers and governments. A thorough review …

This report provides an overview of local and regional food systems across several
dimensions. It details the latest economic information on local food producers, consumers …

In contrast to the linear" take-make-dispose" model of resource consumption, a new
industrial model is proposed in the form of a circular economy. This model aims to optimize …

Farmers' markets are an increasing priority for communities and health advocates. They
contribute to the health of community members and the economic livelihood of small farms …

The recent growth in local food markets has resulted in various local food economic impact
assessments. However, drawing overarching conclusions from these studies is difficult. Data …

Values-based supply chains (VBSCs) have emerged as a structure to enhance the viability
of mid-scale farms while preserving jobs and rural economies. They involve partnerships …