Community Food Security

Sustainable coffee in Guatemala

So, I wasn't really sure where to begin discussing the issues surrounding our international food system. While doing some research today, however, I came across some basic explanations of what community food security is. I think I will start with this, because it presents to us where we would like to be; what kind of system would be optimal. What good would all of this awareness and analyzing be if we didn't have a goal in mind? So today I will post resources for you to explore exactly what a "good" food system would look like. Later, we will move on to outrageous practices that are occurring throughout the U.S. and around the world that prevent people from obtaining community food security.  But I say let's start with hope.


Food Security Learning Center


Key Concepts of Food Security 


What does Food Security Look Like?


Actions to Take

"Community Food Security is a 

condition in which all community

residents obtain a safe, culturally appropriate, nutritionally sound diet through an economically 

and environmentally sustainable food system that promotes community self-reliance and social justice." (Mike Hamm and Anne Bellows)

Upper left: farming a community basil plot at Navdanya

Upper right: local apples at the Asheville, NC Farmer's market

Bottom center: local produce at the market in Antigua, Guatemala