Food security traditionally focuses on individual households, a large demand for food that comes from throughout the country. community food security addresses food access within a local context, especially for low income households. Proximity refers to the distance of how far your food travels to get to your household, in a community food system distances in which food travels is shorter compared to the dominant food system (Oranges CA grown vs. Florida). Local farms create jobs and increase the overall prosperity for the community. Self-Reliance refers to the degree which a community meets its own food needs, the important aspect is that the community dictates the level of autonomy, such as the relationships between local producers , processes.
There is a need for expansion; however, there is also a need to meet the requirements put in place about locally grown and produced products as well as high wages for workers. There is also a lack of ability to make “SMART” business growth decisions by the owner. Analysis Current Situation Monforte Dairy (Monforte) is a specialized cheese company currently being run by Ruth Klahsen whose background is in the culinary industry. Her business background comes from this foundation and has thus set up Monforte in a similar fashion. She has grown to have a loyal customer base as her cheeses are agriculturally sustainable, use locally produced products and uses healthy methods of producing her cheeses that does not harm the environment.
The water from the rivers would flow through bringing down soil from the mountains in which made the soil super fertile. The fertile ground and great climate was a great place for agriculture. The rich soil and way to grow food helped contribute to this society. People were able to plant all kinds of crops and grow food. Since people were able to grow food they were able to start staying in one place instead of moving around.
• Preparedness for National Disaster/Fuel Crisis • Local produce taste better • Local produce is better for you • Promotes produce diversity • Is GMO free • Helps to build community • Good for local economy/supports local farmers • Beneficial for the environment 11 What are the challenges to local food in Vermont? • Diet adjustments would be needed • Production diversity is lacking • Lack of processing and storage facilities • Cheaper to import foods from agribusiness farms 16 What is currently being done to
Business Models and Systems Jessie Brown BUS/210 August 1, 2014 Business Models and Systems A local business that I frequently use is called Rouse Supermarket which is a locally owned chain of grocery stores. Rouse differs from the big supermarket chains by offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, Louisiana seafood, meats, and dry goods. This grocery store is well-known for the freshness of their products and excellent customer service. Although their prices may be a little more expensive than their competitors, the company prides itself on providing fresh and local products. The company supports other local businesses by purchasing from local vendors.
All this is would create picture in a potential consumers mind that Lina’s is the place to be. Great food, Great Company, Great Atmosphere. 8) To incorporate social responsibility into his business Frederic could work with local designers to create eco friendly tables and chairs using organic materials. -Purchase fresh ingredients from local producers, that way he could save on costs of transportation and importing fees and taxes while supporting the local farms. -Donate a percentage of his sales to a local charity that benefits the community.
Kelsey promotes a earth-friendly community to a better quality of life through services such as environmental awareness and healthy lifestyle. The people that live in Kelsey eat organic foods, like fruits and vegetables they live totally off the land. They promote a better quality of live for the people in their community. Blair Smith, founder of Smith Systems Consulting, Inc., Huffman Trucking, Kelsey Gardens are the largest employers in Kelsey. Kelsey’s housing industry creates employment opportunities for construction workers, contractors, engineers, designers and Baderman
Conclusion: Restate Central Idea: With having a mess, making strawberry dip is and quick and easy appetizer that you can enjoy. Review Main Points: I have explained the equipment and ingredients, and the steps to making strawberry dip. Clincher: After making this dip at an ease, anything is possible to eat with it. So try making it and try it with other fruits and etc. List of Visual Aids: * Bowl * Spoon * Mixer/blender * Saucers * Marshmellows * Cream Cheese *
Its basically just a way to get kids hands into ground 9. What is the Good School Food program at Jones Valley Education Farm? Go into schools and do financial literacy program with them. Were they let them run ther own food stand and have fun with it. 10.
Being able to settle in one area like an urbanized society was a big advantage. They did not have to constantly be moving area from place to place and also they could grow large amounts of food. Although growing your own crops is very hard, its better than moving around and they had a pretty good chance of supporting themselves for a lifetime. In an urbanized society they often had surplus so they had more spare time and that was a big advantage because that allowed people to develop technology like pottery and trade that for other valuable items. In a foraging society, they did not have a lot of spare time because they spent most of their time