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    22. Local challenges and successes associated with transitioning to sustainable food system practices for a Australian context: multi-sector stakeholder perceptions

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Sambell, Ros (author), Andrew, Lesley (author), Godrich, Stephanie (author), Wolfgang, Justin (author), Vandenbroeck, Dieter (author), Stubley, Katie (author), Rose, Nick (author), Newman, Lenore (author), Horwitz, Pierre (author), and Devine, Amanda (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2019-06-10
    Published:
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health: MDPI
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 209 Document Number: D13478
    Journal Title:
    Switzerland
    Journal Title Details:
    16(11) : 2051
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    16 pages, Large-scale food system practices have diminished soil and water quality and negatively impacted climate change. Yet, numerous opportunities exist to harness food system practices that will ensure better outcomes for human health and ecosystems. The objective of this study was to consider food Production, Processing, Access and Consumption domains, and for each determine the challenges and successes associated with progressing towards a sustainable food system. A workshop engaging 122 participants including producers, consultants, consumers, educators, funders, scientists, media, government and industry representatives, was conducted in Perth, Western Australia. A thematic analysis of statements (Successes (n = 170) or Challenges (n = 360)) captured, revealed issues of scale, knowledge and education, economics, consumerism, big food, environmental/sustainability, communication, policies and legislation, and technology and innovations. Policy recommendations included greater investment into research in sustainable agriculture (particularly the evidentiary basis for regenerative agriculture), land preservation, and supporting farmers to overcome high infrastructure costs and absorb labour costs. Policy, practice and research recommendations included focusing on an integrated food systems approach with multiple goals, food system actors working collaboratively to reduce challenges and undertaking more research to further the regenerative agriculture evidence.

    23. Promoting equity: embracing food justice in the transformation of the food systems for BIPOC communities

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Adusei, Frank Yeboah (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2025-02-15
    Published:
    USA: Extension Journal, Inc.
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 209 Document Number: D13537
    Journal Title:
    The Journal of Extension
    Journal Title Details:
    63(1)
    Notes:
    12 pages, The food justice movement addresses systemic food inequities impacting BIPOC communities, rooted in civil rights and environmental justice movements. It advocates for fair access to culturally relevant food, combating food deserts, and promoting food sovereignty. Recognizing intersectionality, it emphasizes collaboration to dismantle systemic barriers. This study aims to understand BIPOC communities' challenges and effective strategies, stressing the importance of collaborative efforts for lasting systemic change. Extension professionals face challenges but can contribute through equity-focused strategies, community engagement, and partnerships, advancing food justice and fostering inclusive food systems.

    24. The new American farmer – extension engagement with urban agriculture and food systems

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Crider, Margaux S. (author), Vick, K.C. (author), Young, Jeffery A. (author), Breazeale, Nicole D. (author), Jones, Kenneth R. (author), and Zimmerman, Julie N. (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2025-02-15
    Published:
    USA: Extension Journal, Inc.
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 209 Document Number: D13542
    Journal Title:
    The Journal of Extension
    Journal Title Details:
    63(1)
    Notes:
    20 pages, Extension’s evolving role in urban food production will require intensive reflexivity and ongoing collaboration. Extension educators around the country have already made progress in engaging with both the social and horticultural sides of urban agriculture. Designed appropriately, urban food systems hold the potential for healthy food access, community and environmental resilience, and economic prosperity (Rangarajan &amp; Riordan 2019). Moving forward, we offer recommendations for Extension staff to apply within their institutions and beyond. Specifically, we urge Extension to prioritize the following: 1) mediate the rural/urban dichotomy, 2) tackle structural and institutional power dynamics, and 3) intensify strategies for community resilience.