06-15-2016, 04:16 AM
some times it isn't a matter of competitiveness of local growers, but of not being in the supply chain of large retailers
Closed supply chain is an artificial constraint.
local produce requires some overhead in terms of personnel and storage facilities
Yes -- and the ability to "provide" this "service" to the "local producers" is often used as justification when applying for Special Use, even when the service will never actually be provided.
Closed supply chain is an artificial constraint.
local produce requires some overhead in terms of personnel and storage facilities
Yes -- and the ability to "provide" this "service" to the "local producers" is often used as justification when applying for Special Use, even when the service will never actually be provided.