Creating sustainable Food Systems for Local Food in Newfoundland and Labrador

We will be gathering, analyzing and sharing publically detailed information about the current state of food production at the community level and examining the potential for rebuilding food security based on local production and distribution. We have already begun interviews across the province to gather the relevant data. During this internship, interview data will be analyzed, extended through further enquiry and used to define the potential for innovative approaches to local food production and distribution. We plan to use Nvivo and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) mapping for qualitative analysis of data. This work will involve creation of a database derived from interview responses, a second round of data gathering and analysis followed by public engagement to share the results. Through this work, we hope to generate a cohesive picture of key components needed to rebuild food security across our province.

Faculty Supervisor:

Roza Tchoukaleyska

Student:

Partner:

Food Producers Forum Inc

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program: