EU Rural Review | Number 12 (2012)

Local Food and Short Supply Chains

Contents:

• Defining local food system and short supply chains
• A snapshot of the diversity
• What are the benefits?
• Key challenges for local food systems and short supply chains
• Knowledge, training and skills
• Legislative controls
• Access to land and capital
• Governance and cooperation
• The role of the consumer
• Local and regional branding
• Strategic support for the local food sector
• Local food systems, short supply chains and rural development in France
• What is the state of play at EU level?

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