Strengthening Community Engagement in Sustainable Local Food Systems

Project Overview

ENE02-072
Project Type: Professional Development Program
Funds awarded in 2002: $99,483.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2006
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $37,207.00
Region: Northeast
State: Pennsylvania
Project Leader:
Dr. Joan Thomson
Penn State University

Annual Reports

Commodities

Not commodity specific

Practices

  • Education and Training: technical assistance, display, extension, networking, participatory research, workshop
  • Farm Business Management: marketing management
  • Sustainable Communities: new business opportunities, partnerships, public participation, social capital, community development
    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.