local food systems
Open source food network software
I posted this message in the Logistics group, in response to Sam Earle's message entitled "Supply Chain and Technology". Reposting since I did not include some other groups that might be interested.
http://foodnetworksoftware.org/
This is administrative software for groups of producers who pool their food and distribute to many customers.
Also manages food processing.
Developed with and for several local food networks in the US and Canada.
Up and running. Source code available.
- Bob Haugen's blog
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Will Allen coming to Columbus in July!
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Assessing Progress of Groups Developing Business Clusters
Stealth Curriculum for Local Food Systems and Ag-bioenergy Business Collaborations
Embedding learning opportunities into the development of local food systems and ag-bioscience businesses and business clusters is one of several key strategies for enriching local and regional economies. Any local food system or ag-bioenergy development effort will require significant collaborative skill and effective use of a range of face-to-face and electronic communication tools. Assuming such a topic to be of general interest, this post introduces the concept of "Stealth Curriculum" to all site users.
INTRODUCTION
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What to Expect from Ag-Bio Cluster Stakeholder Sessions
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Common Misconceptions about Local Food Production
The October 24th edition of the Denver Post featured an article entitled, "Agriburbia" sprouts on Colorado's Front Range. It is about Matthew "Quint" Redmond, co-founder of the TSR Group in Golden, CO, and his concept to integrate food production operations within existing neighborhoods and planned communities in order to supply local residents and restaurants with seasonal fresh food. His bold agenda for urban farming encompasses the con
Story #8 - Local food and inner-city neighborhoods
You could call Kwodwo Ababio a lot of things: friendly, a great cook, active in the local food movement, passionate about the future of Linden. Just don’t call him a community activist. “I’m not a community activist, I’m just active in my community,” Ababio stressed during a meeting at New Harvest Café. “I’m an artist, and the community is my canvas.”
- Callie Hopkins's blog
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Economics of a Local Food System
What's in a Word?
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Growth of Farmers Markets in Northeast Ohio
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