Global

1
Global Local Theoretical Framework

• Portfolio Selection
• Food
• Feed
• Fuel
• Fiber
• Floriculture
• Forestry

Diversification
Local
Integration
Subsidized Sustainable
Global
2
Local Food System Current Reality

• Portfolio Selection
• Monoculture
• Chemically Dependent

• Economic Foundation
• Food
• Commoditization

Local
In 2009, 95 of the food we consume is sourced
globally

• Characterization of
• Global Food System
• Distant
• Dependent
• Centralized
• Rights-Driven

• Heavily Subsidized!
• No Externality Costs
• Price-Support

• Food Value Chain
• Sequential
• Production Low Value

Global
3
Local Food System Future Reality

• Portfolio Selection
• Wide Variety
• Intensive Organic

• Economic Foundation
• Food, Energy, Mfg, CCs
• Customization

Local
Sustainable!

• Characterization of
• Local Food System
• Close
• Interdependent
• Collaborative
• Responsibility-Driven

In 2025, 75 of the food we consume is sourced
globally

• Food Value Chain
• Dense Integration
• Total Value Extraction

Global
Community Currencies
4
Local Food System Opportunity Space

• Filling the Space
• Branding and Marketing
• Food Safety Standards
• Education, Training, Skill-Building

• Community Currencies
• Councils and Cooperatives

• Initial Steps
• Encourage internships for food, energy, and
  manufacturing
• Pursue investment of facilities and equipment,
  not money
• Develop and deliver a series of
  neighborhood-building food and music-centered
  events
• Establish a neighborhood-based leadership
  council or cooperative to own the portfolio

Local Food System Business Models Are 180
Apart from Global Food System Business Models
Opportunity Space