food systems 1
The act of collecting agricultural products from multiple farmers at one, central location.
what is AGGREGATION
a collaborative effort that integrates food production, processing,
marketing, distribution and consumption within a given geographical area or
community.
what is LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM
all of the interdependent processes that work together to provide food
what is FOOD SYSTEM
A collaborative and participatory process that investigates a broad range of food issues and assets within a defined community.
what is COMMUNITY FOOD ASSESSMENT
A common facility or area where several farmers or growers gather on a regular, recurring basis
what is FARMERS MARKET
Food and other agricultural products that are produced, processed, and sold within a certain region, whether defined by distance, state border, or cultural boundaries.
what is LOCAL FOOD/LOCALLY GROWN
mutually beneficial form of agriculture where growers and consumers provide mutual support and share the risks and benefits of food production
what is COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE
Geographic areas that lack convenient and affordable access to a range of healthy foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and high quality sources of protein
what is FOOD DESERT
The network of farms, processors, distributors and others that produce agricultural products and deliver them to the marketplace.
what is SUPPLY CHAIN
Methods used by growers to market and sell products directly to consumers, enabling them to compete outside of wholesale market channels.
what is DIRECT TO CONSUMER MARKETING
person hired by a food service operation in a K-12 school district, or more commonly by a college dining service, whose responsibility it is to find and keep in regular communication with local farmers.
what is FOOD FORAGER
Extra agricultural product that remains unsold.
what is SURPLUS
defined by the United States Department of Agriculture as, “Access by all people, at all times to sufficient food for an active and healthy life.
what is FOOD SECURITY
The total distance a food item travels from where it is grown or raised to where it is ultimately purchased by the consumer or end-user.
what is FOOD MILES
A raw agricultural product that has been modified or enhanced to add value.
what is VALUE ADDED PRODUCT