Analyzing Sustainable, Localized Food Production Systems With a Systematic Optimization Model
用系统优化模型分析可持续的、本土化的粮食生产系统
Localized food production and sourcing is drawing increasing attention due to environmental and health considerations. In this study, we used population, dietary and geographical information to map potential foodsheds with emphasis on minimizing total geographic distribution. We also developed innovative protocols, metrics and optimization methods to analyze the foodshed localization of geographic areas. We used data from Iowa to analyze and validate the optimization model. This study can also be extended to other regions outside of Iowa.
由于环境和健康方面的考虑,粮食本地化生产和采购日益受到关注。在本研究中,我们利用人口、饮食和地理信息绘制潜在的食物集散图,强调最小化总地理分布。我们还开发了创新的协议,度量和优化方法来分析地理区域的食品棚定位。我们使用来自爱荷华州的数据来分析和验证优化模型。这项研究也可以推广到爱荷华州以外的其他地区。