AMS conducts case study and survey research on emerging distribution systems for producers of locally and regionally grown food. Sometimes called food hubs, these systems offer critical support services for small and mid-sized producers who may be interested in supplying food to larger volume customers, but often have difficulty meeting the requirement of these market channels on their own. To find out more about our food hub resources, visit www.ams.usda.gov/foodhubs or contact the Marketing Services Division at (202) 720-8317.