In a sense that topic is trying to maximize or understandings of the activities of local government,along with the activities of the non profit industry As the following links will show several aspects of local food are dictated by Federal and state agencies A big part of this equation is becoming clear on the regulations which are most directly involved in local food production. The remainder of the issues in regard to our local public institutions revolves around what helpful resources these institutions may offer us
http://nationalaglawcenter.org/overview/local-food/
http://zoning-planning-land-use.lawyers.com/growing-your-own-food-keep-it-legal.html
http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/la-fi-associations-20141116-story.html