Local & Regional Food Systems

Food systems comprise all aspects of food production (the way the food is grown or raised; the way the food is harvested or slaughtered; and the way the food is processed, packaged, or otherwise prepared for consumer purchase) and … A much smaller proportion of the direct-to-consumer market are options such as pick-your-own farms, on-site farm stands and stores, and gleaning programs, in which consumers are invited to harvest crops that are left in fields, usually after harvest .

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Patch Herb Planters

Grow your own food with a simple system designed for urban dwellers. … By offering simple solutions like the Patch herb planter, Houston hopes to empower city dwellers to reap the rewards of growing their own food.

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