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Local food systems, Group members: Rhianna Derby, Audrée Baribeau, Kinoa…
Local food systems
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characteristics
Geographical proximity
Production, processing, consumption and waste management happen within the same region.
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Challenges
Food trend and preferences
(rice, bananas, avocado, coffee, cocoa, almonds, cashew, oranges)
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Connection: Dilemma to reduce food miles...we need to shift to a more localized diet while respecting other cultures diet and right to culturally-appropriate food
Tremendous amount of work for the farmer (to supply, distribute and get a good price for it)
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It is not always economically advantageous for farmers to adopt conservation and preservation practices
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Examples: take care of waterways, protect wildlife habitats (wetlands & forests)
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Group members: Rhianna Derby, Audrée Baribeau, Kinoa Agundez-Duchesneau, Christopher Brulotte