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FINDINGS OF THE 2013 NATIONAL FOOD HUB SURVEY

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Food Hubs, Food Security, Food Systems, Land Use, Marketing, Policy & Advocacy

Authors: Micaela Fischer, Michael Hamm, Rich Pirog, John Fisk, Jeff Farbman, Stacia Kiraly

The 2013 National Food Hub Survey was conducted to collect information on many of the characteristics of active food hubs from a broad sample nationwide.

Regional Food Hub Resource Guide

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Food Hubs, Food Systems, Policy & Advocacy

Authors: James Barham, Debra Tropp, Kathleen Enterline, Jeff Farbman, John Fisk, and Stacia Kiraly

This publication is an outgrowth of the National Food Hub Collaboration’s work and accomplishments in 2010. By compiling relevant and practical information, the Collaboration hopes to share lessons learned, promote the continued success of active food hubs, and spur the development of new food hub operations.

Bridging the Gaps Funding and Social Equity Across the Food System Supply Chain

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Development, Farming, Food Systems, Land Use, Sustainable Agriculture

Authors: Kyle Foley, Taryn Goodman, Bridget McElroy

This report, produced with the support of the Rockefeller Foundation, examines the current state of funding for addressing the problems in the food system and promotes the goals and the vision for a healthier food system. Specifically, it looks at where capital is flowing and where it is not flowing, and what kinds of approaches are needed to increase the flow and effectiveness of capital where gaps currently exist.

Promoting Sustainable Food Systems Through Impact Investing

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Food Systems, Sustainable Agriculture

Authors: Elena Pons, Maud-Alison Long, Raúl Pomares

This publication, Promoting Sustainable Food Systems through Impact Investing, was produced by The Springcreek Foundation to provide a framework through which investors can play a critical role in the establishment and maintenance of regional sustainable food systems in the United States.

Greater Philadelphia Food System Study

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Farming, Food Access, Food Systems, Land Use

Authors: Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission

The Greater Philadelphia Food System Study, published in 2010 by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), was undertaken to better understand the complicated regional food system that feeds Greater Philadelphia. DVRPC’s food system study focuses on the agricultural resources, distribution infrastructure, regional economy, and stakeholders acting within the regional foodshed.

Slaughter and Processing Options and Issues for Locally Sourced Meat

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Livestock, Processing, Production

Authors: Rachel J. Johnson, Daniel L. Marti, Lauren Gwin

This report evaluates the availability of slaughter and processing facilities for local meat production and the extent to which these may constrain or support growth in demand for locally sourced meats. Types, number, location, and other salient characteristics of slaughter and processing facilities are outlined by State.