How can we protect and promote local food varieties and heritage breeds?

The results reveal that income and demographic characteristics are not dominant factors, nor do attitudes or behaviors related to the environment and health ... Local Foods Fund. When funds are available payments, will be made as first received, first paid. ... on receiving ADDITIONAL REIMBURSEMENT through a Child ... Local Food Sources to Promote Community Nutrition and Health: Storefronts Businesses, Farmers' Markets, and a Case For Mobile Food Vending · Storefronts Beyond ... The Oklahoma Local Food for School program will reimburse schools for approved purchases made for minimally processed food such as fresh fruits and vegetables, ... Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Grant. Contact this program. Division of Food Distribution. Farm to School. National School Lunch Programs. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Carolina Local Food Council has strengthened its role as a cohesive and effective organization during a ... What is the Local Food Initiative? The Local Food Initiative aims to build a resilient and sustainable local food system that expands the economic opportunities ... Schools must purchase unprocessed/minimally processed foods direct from a farmer/producer or vendor. Below is a resource list of vendors, familiar with the LFS ... We studied the association between the local food environment and residents' report of recommended dietary intake. We envision a local food system where farms are viable, working conditions are fair and just for owners and workers, the environment is respected, and locally ...