Greater Philadelphia has a rich agricultural community, a diverse distribution and transportation network, and nationally recognized nonprofit and for-profit food system stakeholders. DVRPC's food system planning activities aim to assist stakeholders in recognizing these advantages while also working to overcome challenges to create a more resilient food system.
Food System Planning Publications
- Cultivating a Homegrown Economy - Municipal Implementation Tool #034
- Montgomery County Local Food Promotion Study—Full Report and Brochure
- Cultivating Camden: The City's Food Economy Strategy—Full Report and Status Report
- Greener Pastures for New Farmers
- Transforming Open Space to Sustainable Farm Enterprises—Full Report and Brochure
- Greater Philadelphia Food Systems Study
- Greater Philadelphia Food System Study - Appendices
- Greater Philadelphia Food System Study - Executive Summary
- Eating Here: The Greater Philadelphia Food System Plan
- Eating Here: Cultivating a Robust Food System in Greater Philadelphia - Summary
- Food System Planning - Municipal Implementation Tool #018