Journal Article
Beginning farmers and local food systems
Ahearn, Mary; Thilmany, Dawn (2013-04)
Growing support for community-driven economic development, local food, and sustainability is one reason a diverse group of young people are going into farming.
Communities and Banking , Issue Spring , Pages 11-13

Journal Article
New horizons: for New England agriculture
Putnam, James (2006-10)
In 2005, the national Farm Credit System undertook a comprehensive research project to examine agriculture and rural America and analyze trends. The author tackles the implications for New England and suggests appropriate policy goals.
Communities and Banking , Issue Fall , Pages 20-23

Journal Article
New England farmers meet immigrant needs
Mangan, Frank; Uchoa de Mendonca, Raquel; Moreira, Maria (2007-10)
A multi-institution agricultural collaborative is researching ways to help Massachusetts farmers grow and market local immigrants' favorite home-country vegetables. In a related effort, immigrants are learning techniques for being successful farmers themselves.
Communities and Banking , Issue Fall , Pages 10-13

Journal Article
The taste of place: local and regional foods transform the Northeast
Doiron, Roger (2005-10)
Northeast farmers and consumers cooperating to make agriculture survive.
Communities and Banking , Issue Fall , Pages 10-12