Author: University of Florida. Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
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Published: 1983
Total Pages: 152
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: United States. Congress
Publisher:
Published: 1960
Total Pages: 548
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Steve Martinez
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Published: 2010-11
Total Pages: 87
ISBN-13: 1437933629
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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 producers, and examines early indications of the economic and health impacts of local food systems. Defining ¿local¿ based on marketing arrangements, such as farmers selling directly to consumers at regional farmers¿ markets or to schools, is well recognized. Statistics suggest that local food markets account for a small, but growing, share of U.S. agricultural production. For smaller farms, direct marketing to consumers accounts for a higher percentage of their sales than for larger farms. Charts and tables.