This report shows how the state of Illinois can facilitate development of a local food system that complements the existing global farm and food system. It reflects the work of the 32-member Illinois Local and Organic Food and Farm Task Force which was created by the Illinois General Assembly through the Illinois Food, Farms and Jobs Act of 2007. This law authorized formation of the Task Force to develop a plan containing policy and funding recommendations for expanding and supporting a statewide local farm and food system.
Publications
Local Food, Farms and Jobs: Growing the Illinois Economy
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Author
The Illinois Local and Organic Food and Farm Task Force
Publisher
Springfield, IL: Illinois General Assembly
Page Numbers
48
Publication Date
March 01, 2009
Publication Type
Reports and Guides
State
Illinois
Keywords
Agricultural Economic Development, Food Policy Councils, Local / Regional Food Systems, Planning for Agriculture and Food Systems