Category Archives: Regionalism

The Role of Rural: In the Local Foods Movement

Rural areas play an important role in urban food systems and urban economies. Recently, I’ve seen two stories on local foods that follow a fairly narrow definition of “local”. Both stories are cool pieces with some good info and ideas, and they give us an opportunity to think about rural/urban linkages and regionalism. KENS5 out of San Antonio posted a USA TODAY graphic on what constitutes “local” foods. The graphic, which was developed from USDA and various farmers market sources, asks How Local is Local? Takepart’s Willy Blackmore… Read More →

Stronger Economies Together in the South Plains

A couple of photos from the SET meeting in Littlefield yesterday. The South Plains SET team is working on their vision and goals. Look for the team at the Hale County Business Expo, Sept. 5, at the Ollie Liner Center in Plainview.