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The seeds of a solution

By: Series: Regeneration and Renewal ; 26 March 2004, 20-21(2)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Examines a partnership between farmers and inner city communities producing fresh produce for local markets. It is part of the work being done by the Grassroots Food Network, a charity that attempts to rebuild local food economies by bringing together farmers, food producers and low-income consumers. Such schemes help to tackle the problems of small farmers going out of business while inner city communities need better access to cheap, fresh produce.

Examines a partnership between farmers and inner city communities producing fresh produce for local markets. It is part of the work being done by the Grassroots Food Network, a charity that attempts to rebuild local food economies by bringing together farmers, food producers and low-income consumers. Such schemes help to tackle the problems of small farmers going out of business while inner city communities need better access to cheap, fresh produce.