Food Hubs for a Regional Food Economy: A South Central Illinois Study

Behnam, Raha

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Title

Food Hubs for a Regional Food Economy: A South Central Illinois Study

Author(s)

Behnam, Raha

Contributor(s)

Miraftab, Faranak

Issue Date

2016

Keyword(s)

• food hub
• agriculture
• economic development

Geographic Coverage

South Central Illinois

Abstract

The goal of this project is to determine how a food hub facility and its associated services could support the work of small and mid-sized farmers and value-added producers in South Central Illinois. A food hub is being considered as a regional economic development strategy that will re-invigorate agriculture and associated industries in the region. The inability of small farmers to access markets is an obstacle that food hubs can address by creating intermediary structures and networks to connect small-scale producers with consistent and dependable markets.

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MUP Capstone

Type of Resource

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