A collection of PowerPoint files from presentations on food systems given by Center staff and/or partners.
PDF document, 4.8 MB
The Agricultural Resource Management Survey can be a valuable tool in researching local food farms. Dr. Mary Ahearn, a retired volunteer senior economist with the USDA Economic Research Service, shared advantages, disadvantages, and advice about using the ARMS to conduct research, as well as information yielded from the survey. PDF file.
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This presentation is about how entrepreneurship can be a catalyst for ensuring food security for consumers and a driver of value-added agriculture that improves producers' lives. Presented by Dr. Tom Lyons of the City University of New York. PDF file.
PDF document, 4.1 MB
A group of produce farmers in Garett County, Maryland, decided to develop a producer cooperative that would focus sales on local restaurants and grocery stores. Willie Lantz of the University of Maryland and Cheryl and Charles DeBerry, two farmers involved in the cooperative, talked about their experience thus far. PDF file.
PDF document, 9.1 MB
An overview of the USDA's farm-to-school program, presented by Matt Benson. PDF file.
PDF document, 3.0 MB
MidAtlantic Farm Credit partnered with Fox Management Consulting to conduct a market research study on the "new generation" farming sector. Bill Kitsch from MidAtlantic Farm Credit shared their findings. PDF file.
PDF document, 8.8 MB
As part of a session that used a set of case studies to explore the degree to which entrepreneurs are catalysts for food system development, this presentation by Martha Sullins of Colorado State University offers a look at Zia Taqueria, a restaurant in Southern Colorado. PDF file.
PDF document, 3.2 MB
As part of a session that used a set of case studies to explore the degree to which entrepreneurs are catalysts for food system development, this presentation by James Matson of Matson Consulting offers a look at Sandhills Farm-to-Table Co-op in Southern Pines, NC. PDF file.
PDF document, 1.8 MB
As part of a session that used a set of case studies to explore the degree to which entrepreneurs are catalysts for food system development, this presentation by Michael Wilcox and Jodee Ellett of Purdue University offers a look at Lone Pine Farms Moody Meats, Inc., in rural Indiana. PDF file.
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The Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) program accelerates the commercialization of technology in Maryland by jointly funding collaborative R&D projects between Maryland companies and University System of Maryland faculty. This presentation includes highlights of how the program works, funding and application information, and specific examples of successful projects. PDF file.
PDF document, 1.9 MB
Local and regional food system entrepreneurs as catalysts: Key themes from NARDeP Case Studies. Presented by Dawn Thilmany McFadden of the University of Colorado. PDF file.
PDF document, 19.1 MB
The Western Maryland Resource Conservation and Development Council adn the Frostburg State University are developing a five-acre former strip mine into a site that will produce fruits, vegetables, tree seedlings, and compost. The program was described by Dan Fiscus and Corey Armstrong of Florda State University and Willie Lantz of the University of Maryland. PDF file.
PDF document, 1.2 MB
As agricultural producers look to diversify their operations, food tourism is gaining momentum. An investigation into food tourism best practices in Utah was presented by Kynda Curtis of Utah State University and Susan Slocum of George Mason University.
PDF document, 2.4 MB
Presented by Claudia Schmidt and Alyssa Collins at the 2019 Summer Outlook Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, August 15, 2019.
PDF document, 4.2 MB
Presented by Stephan J. Goetz at the 2018 NERA/NEED Joint Summer Meeting, Bethany Beach, DE, June 5, 2018.
