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Community Supported Agriculture, Human Capital, and Community Health
Celina L Martinez1, Daisy Rosero1, Tammy Thomas1
1The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA.
Health Promotion Practice
|January 10, 2022
Summary
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) enhances local food systems by fostering human capital (HC) and addressing social determinants of health (SDH). CSAs provide training, job creation, and improve food access, contributing to community well-being.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Agricultural Economics
Background:
- Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is recognized for strengthening local food systems (LFS).
- CSAs play a role in promoting human capital (HC) and addressing social determinants of health (SDH).
- Existing research on CSA and HC primarily focuses on economic aspects, with the human development dimension less explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the potential human capital contributions of CSAs.
- To examine the implications of these contributions for health outcomes.
- To focus on the central/northern New Mexico region.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a mixed-methods approach combining primary and secondary data collection.
- Employed semi-structured, open-ended questionnaires for primary data.
- Conducted internet searches for secondary data and used purposive sampling to select 13 CSAs.
Main Results:
- Eight out of 13 selected CSAs (61.5%) responded, reporting diverse activities.
- Reported activities directly addressed HC and SDH, including training, job creation, education, and improved food access.
- Key outcomes included enhanced food security, health education, disease management, social connections, and food justice.
Conclusions:
- CSAs offer significant potential for human capital development and addressing social determinants of health.
- Public health should actively support CSAs through evidence generation, practitioner training, and policy advocacy.
- A multilevel perspective is crucial for understanding the contribution of LFSs to equity and well-being.
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