This paper explores the development of sustainable food systems in
Northern Queensland and draws conclusions as to how they can grow and
become more stable in the future. It shows how a community is actively
and creatively deploying local networks and local resources in order to
gain access to locally-grown, sustainable food. The development of this
alternative agri-food network (AAFN) is driven by grassroots movements. The opportunities and
challenges faced by actors in alternative food systems are discussed. At
federal government level, the adoption of intensive, productivist-based
agriculture runs counter to the philosophy of AAFNs, so how can local communities influence food and agricultural
policy?
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