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"It is an excellent primer on how local food systems can stanch the flow of wealth from rural communities and the importance of approaching these systems as social rather than logistical."—Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development

"Ken Meter is the most warmly-regarded and innovative mentor and hero among food activists all across the American continent. Many of the most pragmatic solutions for regional food communities have emerged out of Ken's deep reflection, micro-economic analysis, and crisp communications. Meter is not just another food writer; he is a national treasure."—Gary Paul Nabhan (Brother Coyote, OEF), author of "Jesus for Farmers and Fishers: Justice for All Those Marginalized by Our Food System"

"Connections, Convening, Collaboration and (reclaiming) Culture are the themes resonating through the eight stories of community food systems skillfully woven together by Ken Meter. Building Community Food Webs is illuminating for learning from the past and planning for the much-needed future of food system changes."—Anupama Joshi, Co-author, "Food Justice"; Co-founder, National Farm to School Network; Executive Director, Blue Sky Funders Forum

"Woven through stories that stretch decades, Building Community Food Webs gives critical insight into how communities have transformed agriculture and food economies. With a unique analysis of the economic landscape, Meter deftly highlights common threads that inspire the reader with multiple pathways and strategies."—Jeanette Abi-Nader, Food Equity Activist & Cultivate Charlottesville Executive Director

"From a hard-working visionary, Ken Meter’s book is full of the good ideas that will strengthen the next generation’s work to create food systems that foster equity and inclusivity. Ken provides us MUCH to learn and practice."—Alfonso Morales, Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison