Local food systems are often viewed as alternatives to the global food system to stress their "promise of difference." But many myths have also been debunked, such as the "local trap"—the belief that ...

We can thank small farmers, environmentalists, academic researchers, and food and farming activists for advancing ecologically sound food production methods. Agroecology, holistic resource management, ...

Where do gardening, small-scale agriculture and the future of planet Earth converge? For three Washington women, it's on a road less traveled, on byways unseen from the gotta-get-there, high-speed ...

Most of the food for school lunches is brought in from different locations, in part because of the need for large orders and nutrition requirements. Tucson Unified School District has partnered with ...

As I am poised to leave my job after 16 years as executive director of CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture), naturally, I’ve started to reflect. My takeaways so far are: local farms are ...

A famous quote long attributed to Gussow sums up her views: “I prefer butter to margarine because I trust cows more than chemists.” While she was a draw at international conferences, Gussow worked ...

Since time immemorial, the rich lands and waters of Southeast Alaska have provided an abundance of seasonal wild proteins, traditional foods, and plants that continue to sustain communities. Yet as ...

Research supports several benefits associated with local food systems, although not without nuances and controversy. These benefits include their ability to reconnect consumers and producers, ...

Local food systems are often viewed as alternatives to the global food system to stress their "promise of difference." But many myths have also been debunked, such as the "local trap" — the belief ...