: Reducing reliance on fragile, global supply chains.
The distance between the farm and the fork is often measured in miles, but for many local producers, the more daunting gap is measured in dollars. While consumer demand for "farm-to-table" transparency has skyrocketed, the financial infrastructure supporting these small-scale growers remains stuck in an industrial era. Traditional banks often view diversified, small-acreage farms as high-risk, leaving a critical hole in our local food systems. Financing our foodshed: growing local food with...
Financing our foodshed: growing local food with community-backed capital : Reducing reliance on fragile, global supply chains