A Full Plate: A Case Study Analysis of Anchor Institution Investment in a Regional FoodSystem

A Full Plate: A Case Study Analysis of Anchor Institution Investment in a Regional FoodSystem

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Main Author: Kostansek, Joy
Language:English
Published: Ohio University / OhioLINK 2020
Subjects:
Agriculture
Sociology
Food Systems
Anchor Institution
Ohio University
Case Study
Rural Economic Development
Regional Food
Local Food
Southeast Ohio
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou158679495806688
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ohiou1586794958066882021-08-03T07:14:18Z A Full Plate: A Case Study Analysis of Anchor Institution Investment in a Regional FoodSystem Kostansek, Joy Agriculture Sociology Food Systems Anchor Institution Ohio University Case Study Rural Economic Development Regional Food Local Food Southeast Ohio The purpose of this thesis is to understand perspectives on Ohio University’s role in the Southeast Ohio food system as the regional anchor institution. This analysis looks at food system investment as a tool for creating rural economic development opportunities to mitigate regional economic distress. Through a convenience sample, I interviewed and held focus groups with key members of the university and community who are involved in the local food system and university procurement activities. Four themes arose from the data as a result of qualitative coding. These include 1) Ohio University’s Power and Obligations; 2) Creating and Managing Change at Ohio University; 3) The Student Experience: Pressures and Perspectives; and 4) The Potential of Local Food. Each of these highlight a disconnect in the ways internal and external stakeholders view the position and role of the university in the local food system. As a result, I formulated recommendations on how the university can become a better partner in community engagement and social responsibility. This includes creating a formal recognition of anchor institution status, steps towards becoming a sustained member of the food system through procurement, implementing triple bottom line metrics, establishing clear communication guidelines with the community, and creating local food education opportunities for students. 2020-06-01 English text Ohio University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou158679495806688 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou158679495806688 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Agriculture
Sociology
Food Systems
Anchor Institution
Ohio University
Case Study
Rural Economic Development
Regional Food
Local Food
Southeast Ohio
spellingShingle Agriculture
Sociology
Food Systems
Anchor Institution
Ohio University
Case Study
Rural Economic Development
Regional Food
Local Food
Southeast Ohio
Kostansek, Joy
A Full Plate: A Case Study Analysis of Anchor Institution Investment in a Regional FoodSystem
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