Model of Community, Local, and Regional Food Systems Extension Programming

Community, local, and regional food systems (CLRFS) programming reflects important issues priorities that intersect with Extension the sustainability of our system. CLRFS in Extension, however, is still developing slowly while movements grow nationally. This article describes a model complementary process for conducting listening sessions professionals community leaders to develop enhance address critical system needs. A recommendation Cooperative such tool may aid program potential as an integrated “food, farm, health” approach community-level application.