Center for Regional Food Systems Local Governments and Local Food Systems

Resources

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  Tools for Assessing Economic Impact: A Primer for Food System Practitioners

  Published on July 11, 2017
  Designed for local food system practitioners, this guide presents summaries and comparisons of several tools for assessing economic impact and growth, along with related examples.

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  The How and Why of Local Government Support for Food Systems

  Published on November 8, 2016
  This webinar features an in-depth look at findings from the 2015 survey conducted by CRFS in partnership with the International City-County Management Association on local government engagement in food systems.

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  Local Governments & Food Systems - 2015 Survey Results

  Published on May 5, 2016
  CRFS worked with the International City/County Management Association to conduct a second comprehensive national survey of local government policies, programs, plans, and other activities supporting food systems.

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  Growing Local Food Systems: A Case Study Series on Local Governments

  Published on May 5, 2015
  This report features four case studies highlighting various forms of local government support for food systems.

• Growing Local Food Systems: A Case Study on Topsham, ME

  Published on April 14, 2015
  This case study features local food systems activities within the Town of Topsham, Maine.

• Growing Local Food Systems: A Case Study on Decatur, GA

  Published on April 14, 2015
  This case study features local food systems activities within the City of Decatur, Georgia.

• Growing Local Food Systems: A Case Study on Washtenaw County - Ann Arbor, MI

  Published on April 14, 2015
  This case study features food systems activities within Washtenaw County and the City of Ann Arbor.

• Growing Local Food Systems: A Case Study on Catawba County, NC

  Published on April 14, 2015
  This case study features local food systems activities within Catawba County, North Carolina.

• Is Anyone Better Off? A Conversation about Food System Outcomes, Indicators & Metrics Webinar

  Published on April 2, 2014
  This webinar addressed ways to effectively measure, track and communicate the community and economic development gains realized through local and regional food systems.

• Local Government Support for Food Systems: Themes and Opportunities from National Data

  Published on September 20, 2013
  This brief provides a snapshot of a comprehensive national survey on local governments’ food-related activities and a conversation of survey results that included opportunities discussed and potential next steps.

• Food Innovation Districts: An Economic Gardening Tool in Michigan Planner Volume 17, Issue 3

  Published on May 30, 2013
  The May/June edition of the publication Michigan Planner featured the release of and key concepts and examples from Food Innovation Districts: An Economic Gardening Tool.

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  Food Innovation Districts: An Economic Gardening Tool

  Published on April 5, 2013
  This guide can help planners and other stakeholders in developing food innovation districts that promote positive business environments, spur regional food system development, and increase access to local food.

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  2012 Local Government Survey Highlights

  Published on March 20, 2013
  Survey results provide insight into the ways and lenses through which local governments engage in food systems, which may be of interest to good food advocates seeking municipal or county support for their efforts.

• From Field to Fork: Local Food and the Local Economy

  Published on August 1, 2012
  This article discusses motivations and opportunities for Michigan communities to support local and regional food systems.

• Food Systems: Cultivating Thriving Communities

  Published on June 1, 2012
  This article discusses motivations and opportunities for local governments around food systems, touching on themes such as resiliency, entrepreneurship and place-making.

• Sustainable Food Systems Roundtable Synopsis

  Published on April 27, 2011
  Staff and member representatives from 8 national organizations representing local and regional government stakeholders convened for a roundtable discussion on local and regional food systems.