Research Report: “Improving Systems of Distribution and Logistics for Regional Food Hubs”

Food hubs are increasingly popular as a means of bridging the gap between small and medium-sized farms and mainstream markets. Hubs located in rural areas, however, face numerous challenges when it comes to logistics and distribution. This report, prepared for CAN by MIT, summarizes existing research on food hubs, profiles several national case studies, and provides a set of findings and recommendations related to food hub development in Appalachia.

You can download a PDF of the report here.