To guide the feasibility study process, we did an in-depth review of literature and studies relevant to food aggregation in our region. 

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This literature review was supported by several of our partners: 

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• Kentucky Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (KCARD)

• The Food Connection at University of Kentucky

• Louisville Farm to Table

• Bluegrass Farm to Table

• Community Ventures

• Kentucky Proud

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Studies Included in the High South Foods Literature Review:

 

• Building Louisville's Local Food Economy: Strategies for Increasing Kentucky Farm Income through Expanded Food Sales in Louisville (2008)

• The Louisville Local Food Demand Analysis (2012)

• Analyzing Healthy, Local Food Systems: A Case Study of Owensboro, Kentucky (2013)

• Fayette County Local Food Demand Assessment (2015)

• Grasshoppers Distribution: Lessons Learned and Lasting Legacy (2015)

• Local Food for Local Farmers Making Local Decisions (Link is to PPT overview--study has not been published publicly) (2016)

• First Processed Produce in Central Kentucky: A Pre-Feasibility Study (2016)

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