Database research record2026·Canada (Alberta)
Plural pathways to food systems change
Alissa Overend, Sheena Rossiter, Josie Moises
Canadian Food Studies / La Revue canadienne des études sur l alimentation
Urban Farm DB summary
This research provides a comparative content analysis of 141 alternative food networks (AFNs) in Alberta, Canada, contributing to discussions on food systems change. It examines the programming and initiatives of these AFNs to analyze their potential for instilling food systems change. The study argues for a nuanced understanding of AFNs, focusing on their hybridity, complexity, and diversity, rather than binary classifications.