Establishing alternative grain networks: A comparison of case experiences in South Tyrol, Italy, and Colorado, United States

Nanna Meyer, Giovanna Sacchi, Camilla Sartori and Christian Fischer

Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 2024, vol. 13, issue 3

Abstract: Alternative grain networks (AGNs) are micro-systems that supplement conventional food pro­duction and distribution systems, emphasizing high quality food and leveraging regional, socio-cultural, and socio-economic values. In this multiple case study analysis we compare two AGNs, Regiokorn in South Tyrol, Italy, and the Colorado Grain Chain (CGC) in the U.S., using qualitative and comparative analysis to explore the indicators of geographical proximity, cultural homogeneity, commercial viability, and community involvement. Regiokorn and the CGC differ in various ways in these operational dimensions as well as in their organizational setups, the former as a pure business network and the latter including consumer mem­bers. Our findings highlight how these two differ­ent organizational structures can be leveraged to achieve similar outcomes, and provide valuable insights for other AGNs in finding their own paths.

Keywords: Food; Security; and; Poverty (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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