Farm-to-School Programming in South Carolina: An Economic Impact Projection Analysis

Farm-to-school (F2S) programs are among the new and innovative initiatives that are emerging from the local food systems movement. These programs connect K–12 schools with local farms with the objectives of improving the access and availability of healthful, local foods while at the same time suppor...

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Published in:Journal of hunger & environmental nutrition 2015-10, Vol.10 (4), p.526-538
Main Authors: Holland, Joseph H, Thompson, Olivia M, Godwin, Holly H, Pavlovich, Natasha M, Stewart, Kendra B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
crop production
economic impact
economic outlook and situation
farm to school
Farmers
Farms
Food
foods
Implementation
local economies
Local economy
local food systems
Participation
researchers
Schools
South Carolina
Youth
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Summary:Farm-to-school (F2S) programs are among the new and innovative initiatives that are emerging from the local food systems movement. These programs connect K–12 schools with local farms with the objectives of improving the access and availability of healthful, local foods while at the same time supporting area small- to medium-sized farmers. Researchers have demonstrated that F2S programs are beneficial for both youth and farmers because program participation is associated with improved wellness among youth and a better economic outlook among farmers. Importantly, however, though F2S benefits abound, there are many challenges that oftentimes must be overcome for F2S implementation to be fully realized. This research examines the F2S movement nationally and explores the potential economic impacts associated with the initiative within South Carolina.
ISSN:1932-0256
1932-0248
1932-0256
DOI:10.1080/19320248.2014.980045