Title of Presentation
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
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.
Your Title/College/Department/Program
Instructor, Arts and Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice