Food Insecurity & Fragile Supply Chains
Weak local food systems leave residents vulnerable.
Context
Despite growing food, many rural areas are food deserts. Long supply chains, lack of processing infrastructure, and limited retail options create vulnerability.
How It Shows Up
- Limited access to fresh, healthy, affordable food
- Small farms struggle without processing and distribution
- Reliance on distant supply chains vulnerable to disruption
- Dollar stores replace grocery stores
- Diet-related health problems increase
Patterns That Address This
- Food Infrastructure Spine
- Regenerative Micro-Enterprise
- Commons Stewardship
- Circular Water Systems