We live in a region in which awareness of the value of local food and building a vibrant local food system is strong.  I’ve collected some of the reports that have done analysis of the current situation and made proposals for continuing growth below.  I hope you find these useful.  IF YOU KNOW OF OTHER REPORTS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW!

PIONEER VALLEY

A newsletter on efforts in Northampton to encourage production, purchasing and consumption of local food.

 A report on food security in Franklyn County, MA. 

Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Food 
Security Plan – Nobody goes hungry!

A Pioneer Valley Report on the potential for a  strong local food economy to create jobs.

A report on how a 25% shift in food buying in the Pioneer Valley can have a huge impact on the local economy.

CISA has a new publication on how to get involved in the  local food movement. 

NEW ENGLAND REPORTS

A vision for a robust New England Food System.

NATIONAL REPORTS

Here is a regional research project which focused on Iowa but demonstrates the impact of building a healthy local food system.

Check out this national publication which studied the impact of local food investments.

A research journal article on the value of local food.

An Orion Magazine article on rebuilding a local foods infrastructure.