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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. social sciences
  3. sociology
  4. community development
  5. local food systems
  1. Fields of Study
  2. economics
  3. agricultural economics
  4. local food systems
  1. Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry
  2. economics
  3. agricultural economics
  4. local food systems

Preferred term

local food systems

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • community food systems
  • regional food systems

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/148319

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