The project aims to establish a learning and mutual support network for initiators and organisers of short food supply chains (SFSCs) and local markets for locally produced food in the Baltic Sea region and Ukraine.
SFSCs are increasingly recognised as vital for food security in times of crisis, but actors often operate within national contexts. Scaling SFSCs faces several challenges, including farmers’ knowledge gaps, institutional and regulatory barriers, logistical constraints, limited financial support, and low consumer awareness. By comparing and learning from practical experiences across borders, the project seeks to accelerate innovation in organisational models, digital tools, and policy development.
Activities include online surveys, interviews with key actors, and mapping of existing organisations to identify good practices and support structures.