One of the challenges in doing a research project is the perception that research is not very useful. The report Why Local Linkages Matter: Findings from the Local Food Economy Study (see resource links for a copy of the report) represents a considerable investment of my time and the time of the many study participants. It would be great to get feedback on the following questions both for shaping future studies and for making the case for hands-on applied research studies such as the Local Food Economy Study. Thanks so much.

In what ways is this research useful to you?

What other questions regarding the local food economy, or community economies in general, would you like to see research on?