Agriculture and Local Food Economies in the Appalachian Region
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Description
Discusses Appalachia's food systems based on the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) 2017 Census of Agriculture, highlighting the connection to economic and community development, environmental health and safety, and public health. Provides case studies of food banks that improve community access to food as well as produce prescription programs that help treat chronic diseases and promote community health.
Date
04/2022
Type
Document
Organization
Appalachian Regional Commission
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Appalachia · Food security and nutrition · Rural-urban differences