Introduction and Overview › Glossary for Networking Language · 2 min read
A community is an association of people who permanently take responsibility for one another and for shared tasks.
In the TEIKEI network, communities form the social foundation of regional food supply. They organize not only the procurement of food but also collaboration, communication, and mutual support.
A community:
The specific form of organization is irrelevant in this context.
The TEIKEI network includes various forms of communities.
Depending on size and logistical requirements, they can be organized as:
All three forms pursue the same goal: to supply people with food collectively.
They differ primarily in their role within the logistics.
Community means more than joint orders.
It arises through trust, mutual responsibility, and shared agreements.
A community continuously develops its own culture, rules, and collaboration.
This makes it a supporting part of a regional supply landscape.
Each form of organization fulfills a different role within the network.
Together, they form the social infrastructure of the TEIKEI network.
A community is an association of people who share responsibility and collectively organize their food supply.
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Created on August 1, 2026 · Last updated on October 10, 2026
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