Model of Community, Local, and Regional Food Systems Extension Programming

Authors

Kim L. Niewolny, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityFollow
Eric Bendfeldt, Virginia TechFollow
Joyce Latimer, Virginia TechFollow
Lorien MacAuley, University of Maryland, Global CampusFollow

Volume

60

Issue

4

DOI

10.34068/joe.60.04.10

Abstract

Community, local, and regional food systems (CLRFS) programming reflects important issues and priorities that intersect with Extension and the sustainability of our food system. CLRFS programming in Extension, however, is still developing slowly while food movements grow nationally. This article describes a CLRFS model and complementary process for conducting listening sessions with Extension professionals and community leaders to develop and enhance CLRFS programming to address critical food system needs. A recommendation for Cooperative Extension is that such a tool may aid CLRFS program potential as an integrated “food, farm, and health” approach for community-level application.

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Recommended Citation

Niewolny, K. L., Bendfeldt, E., Latimer, J., & MacAuley, L. (2022). Model of Community, Local, and Regional Food Systems Extension Programming. The Journal of Extension, 60(4), Article 10. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.60.04.10