The Role of Local and Regional Food Systems in U.S. Farm Policy

Johnson, Renée

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Agriculture;    Agricultural policies;    Food Law and legislation;    Child nutrition;   

RP-ID  :  R44390
RP-ID  :  R44390_2016Feb18

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report provides background information on many of the type of operations engaged in the U.S. local and regional food system. A wide range of farm businesses are involved in local foods, such as direct-to-consumer marketing, farmers' markets, farm-to-school programs, community-supported agriculture,6 community gardens, school gardens, food hubs and market aggregators, kitchen incubators, and mobile slaughter units. This report also highlights some of the available resources within existing federal programs administered by USDA and other agencies.