It Takes a Region… Exploring a Regional Food Systems Approach

Publication

NESAWG Publication, Food Systems, Land Use, Production, Supply Chains

Authors: Kathryn Ruhf and Kate Clancy

This working paper was developed by NESAWG in 2010 to elaborate a clearer understanding of regionalism and of regional food systems, including terminology and definitions and to present a mix of vision and practicality through: a) engendering a healthy debate on “local” and “regional”; b) bringing to the forefront the research that needs to be done to describe the present reality and likelihood of success of different models; and (c) proposing the development of transition scenarios toward a “re-regionalized” food system.

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