Publications by authors named "Julie E Kurtz"
Mapping U.S. Food System Localization Potential: The Impact of Diet on Foodsheds.
Environ Sci Technol
October 2020
Article Synopsis
- Food systems must respect natural resource limits, and localized production and dietary changes are suggested solutions, yet there's a lack of U.S. analysis on their scalability across various diets.! -
- A study modeled the biophysical capacity for regional food systems in the U.S., estimating the "foodshed size" or average distance food travels for different land types and dietary scenarios from current diets to vegan options.! -
- Results show that localized food potential varies by region, with a significant portion of the population able to meet food needs within 250 km depending on dietary choices, while unused land could serve other purposes like export or conservation.!