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Summary one paragraph description
An unknown number of local ordinances affect the ways in which Lorain County residents can raise food on their lots. In some cases, these laws are inhibiting food production. The Lorain County Food Policy Research Project is undertaking a study of each municipality in Lorain County that will detail the current food-related policies on the books. This information will be made available in a centralized location and an accessible format for people who need it.
Goal short description of the policy or program goal
Create a publicly accessible document that details the current food-related policies on the books in Lorain County, then follow up by introducing the research in such a way that will facilitate the process for anyone wanting to review or change the laws that positively or negatively shape the transition to a local food economy.
Cost total policy or program cost; also include per person cost if available
- The project has been carried out with students earning Oberlin College academic credit as opposed to money.
- Additional Funding came through a Grant from the Bonner Foundation
Implementation describe how the policy or program is implemented (esp. who, how)
- Food policy in the following municipalities in Lorain County has been researched. Each location has its own document with two sections: a policy summary and an appendix containing verbatim policy.
Evaluation summarize any evaluation findings that policy or program effectiveness
Status indicate whether this policy or program has been adopted in more locations or remains a proposal
Point of View quotations from those in support or opposition to this policy or program
Contact contact information for sponsor of this policy or program
- Avi Miner, PolicyOptions Research Assistant at the Oberlin College Bonner Center for Service and Learning
- Gina Makris, DC. MSELP, Policy Options Research Assistant, Summer 11 440-775/5482
Bibliography link to any additional readings or websites related to this policy or program
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