Moderator

Maria Aysa-Lastra, Winthrop University

Panel Title

Food, Tourism, and Travel

Start Date

22-2-2019 8:20 AM

Location

Withers 117

Session Number

Session I

Description

In this paper, I argue that community-wide strategies towards food sovereignty must be incorporated into discussions of economic policy in order to eliminate the problem of “food deserts.” I offer a case study analysis with recommendations of specific policy measures for Charlotte that will support the expansion of successful food sovereignty initiatives that drive economic development.

Keywords

food sovereignty, economic development, food security, policy

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Instructor, Arts and Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice

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Food Sovereignty and Economic Policy in Charlotte, NC

Withers 117

In this paper, I argue that community-wide strategies towards food sovereignty must be incorporated into discussions of economic policy in order to eliminate the problem of “food deserts.” I offer a case study analysis with recommendations of specific policy measures for Charlotte that will support the expansion of successful food sovereignty initiatives that drive economic development.