1. Alternative Food Economy. Source: Holt, 2004 Co-operatives as supporters of an alternative food economy in BC SSHRC-funded postdoctoral research conducted from 2003—2005 by Cheryl Lans Four areas are examined in the research: co-ops involved in organics, the ALR, supply management, & the new meat inspection regulations My research explored the evolution of an alternative food economy and the response to this by actors in conventional agriculture. The research was designed to be useful to urban and rural people trying to build sustainable and vibrant communities. The research also looked at the role that co-ops play in the development of this alternative food economy. SSHRC-funded postdoctoral research conducted from 2003—2005 by Cheryl Lans Four areas are examined in the research: co-ops involved in organics, the ALR, supply management, & the new meat inspection regulations My research explored the evolution of an alternative food economy and the response to this by actors in conventional agriculture. The research was designed to be useful to urban and rural people trying to build sustainable and vibrant communities. The research also looked at the role that co-ops play in the development of this alternative food economy. Politics