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Cultivating an Alternative Paradigm in Urban Areas to Achieve Greater Food Certainty in The United States

Owen Beatty

ScholarsArchive at Johnson & Wales University (Johnson & Wales University)

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This study analyzed food insecurity in the United States, focusing on populations below the poverty threshold. It found that large-scale agricultural production has led to "food deserts" isolated from affordable, quality food. Urban agriculture, by localizing production, was identified as a viable resource and potential solution for individuals experiencing hunger and those in food deserts.