About the Journal

The Journal of Agriculture and Local Food examines our current food system from production to consumption, and the urgent need to shift towards long-term sustainability. It promotes the study and application of agriculture to develop local food as an alternative to addressing food security issues. It employs a food systems approach and seeks out experiences in agroecology that are farm-based, participatory, and change-oriented, supported by a broad methodology of sustainability analysis and evaluation. It features articles on topics such as: innovative practices grounded in ecological understanding, organic farming and other alternative systems, the economic, social, and philosophical aspects of sustainable agriculture, multifunctional landscapes, conservation and ecosystem services, agriculture and global climate change, future projections, options, policies, and sustainability indicators. It offers national and international coverage and features articles based on interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary studies.