![]() Thus, the study presents a mixed review of the potential for local food systems to reduce the distance food travels. Most NYS population centers could have the majority of their food needs sourced in-state, except for the greater New York City (NYC) area. However, the model did not allocate production potential evenly. Overall, the model showed that NYS could provide 34% of its total food needs within an average distance of just 49 km. ![]() Optimization tools were then applied to allocate production potential to meet food needs in the minimum distance possible. Geographic information systems were used to estimate the spatial distribution of food production capacity relative to the food needs of NYS population centers. ![]() The model was applied to New York State (NYS). ![]() In hopes of informing this debate, this research presents a method for mapping potential foodsheds, land areas that could theoretically feed urban centers. One point of contention is the capacity of local agriculture to meet the food needs of local people. Growing interest in local food has sparked debate about the merits of attempting to reduce the distance food travels.
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