SERC 2: Natural Resources, Local Development, Local and Organic Food Systems in Alberta and a Case Study-of Farmer Direct Co-operative Ltd.

Abstract

This is one of several preliminary scoping studies undertaken for Social Economy Research Cluster (SERC) 2 within the BC-Alberta Social Economy Research Alliance (BALTA). This SERC focuses on the role of the social economy in rural revitalization and development. The project was terminated early in favour of more focused research approaches, but several draft/preliminary reports were produced, including this one. These reports were never finalized and are not intended for publication.