Cultural norms associated with “quality of
life”, such as the degree of community volunteerism and resilience; thrive when
interacting inside of AFNs. Those participating expose themselves to a greater connection
with their communities and environments, with access to better nutrition. Socioeconomically, AFNs support the ability to be ethical in purchasing power, allowing
consumers to have a relationship with their local environments and to interact with their
community, while fiscally backing the regional economy