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Local Food Systems Advocacy
Local Food Systems Advocacy
Local food systems advocacy promotes the development and support of local food networks, where food is produced, processed, and consumed within the same community or region. By emphasizing local production, these systems reduce dependence on global supply chains, supporting food security and reducing transportation emissions. Local food systems also empower small-scale farmers and contribute to the local economy, ensuring that more resources stay within the community. Advocates for local food systems work to raise awareness about the benefits of supporting local agriculture, which can improve food quality, enhance cultural diversity, and promote environmental sustainability by encouraging sustainable farming practices.
Committee Members
Dachang Zhang
National Research Center for Geoanalysis and Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy
Alabama A&M University, United States
Alexandra D Solomou
Hellenic Agricultural Organization – Dimitra, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), GreeceSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in the implementation of integrated pest management in crops
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Seed-cotton (or kapas) agricultural pollution and environmental health impact assessment
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India
Title : Monitoring, threats and conservation strategies for plant biodiversity in Greek forest ecosystems
Alexandra D Solomou, Hellenic Agricultural Organization – Dimitra, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), Greece
Title : Improving food system awareness with agritourism: The Tour de Farm in Duval County, Florida
Stephen Jennewein, University of Florida, United States
Title : Soil degradation and methods to improve soil fertility – Bulgaria case
Martin Banov, Institute of Soil Science Agrotechnologies and Plant Protection, Bulgaria