Farming News - Research reveals wealth gap in access to sustainable food
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Researchers from the United States have found local food programmes tend only to benefit a “privileged” class of consumers; UK organisations have revealed similar patterns exist in this country.
A study released in the United States in October suggested more needs to be done to improve access to local, healthy foods. The study, conducted by Indiana University researchers, showed farmers markets and community-supported agriculture programs largely attract a “privileged” class of shoppers.
Professor James Farmer, of the IU School of Public Health in Bloomington, said “Our findings present a need for broadening local food opportunities beyond the privileged, higher-income consumer, through alternative payment plans and strategic efforts that make fresh foods accessible to a diversity of people.”
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