The success of the LFM depends greatly on geography. Whether in San Mateo County
California or inner-city Detroit, LFMs need consumers who can not only access local food, but
can also afford it (Wooten, 2010). While local food prices can be comparable to super market
prices; supplies do not always meet demand, and demand can help or hinder the market price
dramatically (Godfray et al., 2010; Pirog and McCann 2009). For instance, consumers may
desire food that is not regionally supplied. Eating seasonally is a lifestyle habit that can be
learned, but is not often practiced in a global food system (Richardson 2011; Benson, 2010). City
ordinances against front-yard farms, livestock within city limits and housing associations also
limit the ability for individuals to raise their own food (Pollan, 2006; Bartling, 2012). College
institutions have a high demand for local food, but also present barriers for supporting the
movement; with lack of on-campus gardens being one of these challenges
The success of the LFM depends greatly on geography. Whether in San Mateo CountyCalifornia or inner-city Detroit, LFMs need consumers who can not only access local food, butcan also afford it (Wooten, 2010). While local food prices can be comparable to super marketprices; supplies do not always meet demand, and demand can help or hinder the market pricedramatically (Godfray et al., 2010; Pirog and McCann 2009). For instance, consumers maydesire food that is not regionally supplied. Eating seasonally is a lifestyle habit that can belearned, but is not often practiced in a global food system (Richardson 2011; Benson, 2010). Cityordinances against front-yard farms, livestock within city limits and housing associations alsolimit the ability for individuals to raise their own food (Pollan, 2006; Bartling, 2012). Collegeinstitutions have a high demand for local food, but also present barriers for supporting themovement; with lack of on-campus gardens being one of these challenges
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