Local food systems are often viewed as alternatives to the global food system to stress their "promise of difference." But many myths have also been debunked, such as the "local trap" — the belief ...

A food hub has spouted in Port Lions and could be rural Alaska's model of food security. A local food hub has spouted in Port Lions on Kodiak Island, bringing with it increased food security. The ...

Vermont's food system receives over $3 million in grants from the USDA. The grants are divided into infrastructure and equipment categories to support local food systems. Funding will support projects ...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The City of Lynchburg is set to receive $1,574,898 million in federal funds to support local food production, Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced Friday.

Indianapolis neighbors have created a network of shared gardens across the city, offering free food and a chance to dig into ...

RICHMOND, Va. – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday that he would be awarding 12 infrastructure grants totalling more than $497,000, to support local food production and agriculture facilities ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. The university was awarded a $1 million, 24-month grant ...

Research supports several benefits associated with local food systems, although not without nuances and controversy. These benefits include their ability to reconnect consumers and producers, ...

A local food hub has spouted Port Lions on Kodiak Island, bringing with it increased food security. The archipelago is now home to six community and tribally owned farms. The idea is to connect the ...