A Community Engagement Case Study of the Somerville Mobile Farmers' Market
Keywords:
Food Access, Food Security, Food System, Farmers' Market, Mobile Farmers' Market, Equity, Community Engagement, Justice, Health
Abstract
The Somerville Mobile Farmers' Market, a food access initiative in Somerville, Massachusetts, is an example of community-municipality collaboration and a testament to the importance of community engagement, justice, and respect in the creation of a culturally relevant program. Traditional farmers' markets have been exclusive spaces catering to the white and elite, but through a community engagement process, The Somerville Mobile Farmers' Market has come to represent the immigrant-rich community in Somerville and increase food access in a culturally appropriate way.
Published
2015-08-21
How to Cite
Satin-Hernandez, E., & Robinson, L. (2015). A Community Engagement Case Study of the Somerville Mobile Farmers’ Market. Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 5(4), 95-98. https://doi.org/10.5304/jafscd.2015.054.015
Section
Commentaries on Race and Ethnicity
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