Table of Contents

Chapter 1

: Introduction
  - Background on global food systems and their environmental impacts
  - Problem statement on long-distance food transportation ("food miles")
  - Research objectives and overview of report contents

Chapter 2

: Literature Review
  - Previous studies on emissions from long-distance food transport
  - Strategies to localize food systems and reduce food miles
  - Benefits of urban agriculture, CSAs, and farmers markets

Chapter 3

: Methods
  - Case studies analyzed on local food initiatives
  - Data sources on agricultural practices and transportation emissions
  - Stakeholders interviewed on barriers and opportunities

Chapter 4

: Results
  - Findings from case studies on reducing average food miles
  - Environmental and social impacts of local food programs
  - Barriers to transitioning consumers and expanding local agriculture

Chapter 5

: Recommendations
  - Suggested policies and programs to promote local food
  - Actions stakeholders can take to support sustainable agriculture
  - Areas for further research on localizing food systems