Alternative food networks (AFNs) are commonly defined by attributes of local production and
short supply chains, which integrate dimensions of spatial and social proximity. This new …

With growing concern for the unsustainability of food systems, the international research
community has turned its attention to small farms as key actors to potentially face the global …

Food systems are complex and multifaceted, comprising a diverse range of actors,
processes, and interactions. Participatory system mapping can be employed to help …

Through the lens of food utopias, this article explores the opportunities and dilemmas
experienced by selected civic food networks (CFNs) in Australia as they seek to scale‐up …

The study of non-profit food organizations has focused primarily on food policy, urban
gardens, coops, and farmers' markets in cities. Despite significant research on these kinds of …

This article explores how locally oriented organic businesses adapt to handle crises during
a growth process to build resilience, how these businesses maintain the local orientation …

Conserving biodiversity has become more important for tropical countries, where agricultural
production is featured by a large number of small farms scattered in wide areas conducting …

This study describes the development trends of local food-buying clubs (BCs) in Hungary
and analyses how this type of grassroots initiative can contribute to the sustainability …

Urban restaurants are increasingly putting local food on the menu. How do farm‐to‐
restaurant relations fit into the local food movement, and how can these collaborations be …

One of the main factors preventing food production in urban and peri‐urban areas is
territorial opposition between different land uses. The aim of this article is to address the …