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Sustainable Agriculture And Food Systems

This page provides information on commercial agriculture production for Sumter County.
Food is the indispensable cornerstone of human well-being. Food provides energy, water and nutrients to sustain life, promote health and build functional societies. The Global Food System is a dynamic and complex web of diverse cultures and values, international trade, markets, public and private institutions, farmers, ranchers and fishers, technology, genetic resources, environmental and bio-physical interactions.

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  • Characteristics of Sustainable Food Systems
    • Safe and nutritious food is produced, processed and distributed fairly and efficiently
    • People have access to food and are healthy.
    • Environment and natural resources are conserved.
    • Businesses are profitable and individuals have economic opportunity
    • Communities are resilient to economic, political and environmental changes
  • Resources
  • Blog Posts

CONTACT

Matt Smith Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Extension Agent I - Multi-county, M.S. (352) 569-6872  smith197@ufl.edu

Sumter County - Central  7620 SR 41 Suite 2 Bushnell, FL 33513