Strengthening Food Security Near the Arctic Circle: Case Study of Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska

• Published in: Sustainability
• Main Authors: Robert W. Orttung, James Powell, James Fox, Claire Franco
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2019
• Subjects: food security; Arctic; community engagement; Environmental effects of industries and plants; TD194-195; Renewable energy sources; TJ807-830; Environmental sciences; GE1-350; Fairbanks; North Star; Alaska
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.3390/su11102722; https://doaj.org/article/d188e914bb694b82b99449ce594d9a20

Reliable food supply is a central concern for residents of cities located in remote locations with extreme climate conditions. The purpose of this article is to examine how stake-holders in such northern cities ensure a high level of food security. We examine a case study of the Fairbanks North Star...