Farm to fork

Farm to fork

Farm to fork refers to farms that are producing food locally and delivering that food to local consumers. This term is related to organic farming initiatives, sustainable agriculture, and community-supported agriculture.

ee also

* Low carbon diet
* Organic farming
* Sustainable agriculture

External links

* [http://www.cefs.ncsu.edu/ Center for Environmental Farming Systems]
* [http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2006/061023.htm USDA article "Food Safety: From Farm to Fork"]


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