Resources and Initiatives Organized by User Type

Information related to local food systems is relevant to a number of users. The actual stakeholders, or members of a local food system may be most interested in practical knowledge and techniques useful in their community. They range from the growers (and suppliers who support them) to final consumers, and even beyond, for those who compost or otherwise recycle waste products from the system. Researchers, educators and community planners may be more interested in theoretical and policy related local food systems information.

Content in this section is organized according to the interests and needs of the following groups: