7 Some challenges that the community may face in launching a food security plan include the lack of data on local nutrition and food consumption habits. There is the issue of multiple jurisdictions including the town of Shelburne, the town of Buckland, and the Shelburne Falls Fire and Water District. Each town has its own by-laws and zoning regulations that may influence the ability to produce food within village boundaries, and the Fire and Water District is responsible for regulating water use. There is little undeveloped open space that could be used for community gardens or other forms of food production within the study area, and that land is either private or under public ownership, which may pose problems for getting consensus on food production strategies. In addition, while some residents embrace the idea of local food production, others may not be as receptive and may resist involvement in a project of this nature.
Challenges in attaining food security in Shelburne Falls.
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