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location do not constitute a network relationship that can promote a region more
effectively.
Co-operative relationships between producers provide the basis for the creation of
producer networks that can pool resources to engage in local promotion and branding and
undertaking research (Hall et al. 1997-8). In addition, the pooling of resources can also
lead to the development of new products such as produce markets. According to
Hamilton (2002:77) in the USA, 'By 1994 there were 1,755 farmers' markets nationwide,
by 2000 there were 2,863.' In the UK the growth of farmers' markets has been no less
Figure 6.2:
Creating different supply chains and
local food systems
