Seventeen Reasons To Do Food System Assessments

Abstract

If the purpose of a food system is to build health, wealth, connection, and capacity in our communities, then the process of assessing food systems should also contribute to those aims. Moreover, each food system assessment should be explicit about its approach to systemic analysis. Here are some detailed suggestions for why food system assess­ments should be compiled, and how they can better reflect core system dynamics. © JAFSCD