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Recommendation: Conduct research to examine the benefits and limitations of different collaborative aggregation and marketing models. This research would guide the development of organizational and legal structures for different contexts and needs. Identify the factors that determine financial profitability to inform the development of technical assistance, policy, and programmatic support.
Current work happening on this recommendation: The Food Systems Lab at the University of New Hampshire, led by Dr. Analena Bruce in the Department of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences), is conducting ongoing research to strengthen collaborative aggregation and marketing models that support resilient local food systems. The lab is currently analyzing data and planning future research to build on this work. Check out a summary report from recent peer learning workshops—featuring strategies that farmers and local food advocates are using to make these models work. Learn more about this work here
Craving context? This recommendation is included in the Food Hubs & Collaborative Marketing brief, part of the NH Food and Agriculture Strategic Plan.
Read the Food Hubs & Collaborative Marketing brief here
