Placing the food system on the urban agenda: The role of municipal institutions in food systems planning

Author(s)
Pothukuchi, K. and Kaufman, J. L.
Publication language
English
Pages
12pp
Date published
01 Jan 1999
Publisher
Agricultural and Human Values
Type
Articles
Keywords
Food and nutrition, Food security, Nutrition, Urban

Food issues are usually considered as agricultural and rural issues. The urban food system is less visible than such other systems such as transportation, housing, employment, or even the environment. The urban food system nonetheless contributes greatly to community health and welfare.