AGree's Recommendations on Local Food. September 2015.

AGree envisions a 21st century food system in which farms and ranches are productive and able to meet growing demand for affordable and nutritious food; farming and ranching are profitable enterprises that support vibrant local and regional economies; and environmental quality is maintained or improved. AGree believes one strategy for achieving this vision is strengthening and revitalizing local and regional food systems that bring together agricultural production, health, nutrition, social justice and anti-hunger interests, as well as those working to grow local economies and strengthen livelihoods. Our vision for American agriculture embraces the full spectrum of options, recognizing that local and regional food systems are a growing component.
Strategy: AGree embraces diverse agricultural systems to achieve sustainability, productivity, and profitability goals. The Local Food Initiative seeks to support the growth of vibrant, profitable, equitable, and self-sustaining community-based food systems by advancing the following strategies:
Consensus Recommendations: Local Food: Revitalizing Community-based Food Systems
AGree's Recommendations on Local Food. September 2015.
This paper analyzes the Agricultural Act of 2014, which was signed into law by President Obama on February 7, 2014, following a long and contentious legislative journey. The paper explains new and unique aspects of programs such as conservation; crop insurance; the farm safety net; nutrition; food aid reform; local and regional food systems; and assistance to beginning farmers. Stephanie Mercier, 12 pages. March 2014.
Document includes AGree’s vision for 2030, its mission, and six principles that AGree will use to guide its work. 3 pages. May 2012.
This document describes four interconnected challenges confronting the global food and agriculture system. The challenges necessitate changes in U.S. policy and demand innovative private sector and civil society actions. To address these challenges, AGree has identified a comprehensive framework of strategies that, together, address the four challenges. 33 pages. May 2012.
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