Short food supply chains and its role in connecting small-scale farmers with consumers.

Short food supply chains and its role in connecting small-scale farmers with consumers.

Connecting small-scale farmers to the public plate makes sense for a number of reasons: food is fresh and seasonal; it doesn’t have to travel far, and buying from local farmers supports the local economy. Choosing sustainable local food not only benefits the environment, but also has health benefits for everyone: from children at school to the elderly in their care homes.

COACH, a Horizon 2020 project aimed at strengthening collaborative agri-food chains. At the training in Copenhagen that brought together small-scale farmers, public food procurers and policymakers.

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