Table 2.

Mundane resistance practices within the REKO local food system

Socio-material elementsResisting facelessnessResisting carelessness
Core of resistanceMass food production that distorts the power relations of the agro-food systemUnethical food consumption that increases harmful consequences to the people and nature
Procedures (explicit rules, principles and instructions)Regarding Finnish political directives and bureaucracy too rigid to enable small food producers to develop their businessRegarding the conventional agro-food system as dismissing the principles of ethical food consumption
Understandings (skills and projects, as well as know-how)Knowing how to change the conventional agro-food system to make it more socially justKnowing how to carry out ethical food consumption practices in daily lives
Engagements (emotionally charged ends and purposes)A strong will to support local farmers; negative emotions connected to visible brand names, bonus systems and commercialisationA strong will to be identified as an ethical consumer

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