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Showing 1 to 20 of 44 for “"farmers markets"”.
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Management Structure Impact on Economic Success of Farmers Markets
Farmers markets have been a part of the food industry in the United States for almost as long as history (Webber, 2010). With farmers markets increasing in popularity and numbers, a need exists to determine why some markets thrive while others fail. A review of literature yielded some regional …
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Farmers' Markets in Kentucky: A Geospatial, Statistical, and Cultural Analysis
… factors are driving the exponential growth of farmers’ markets in Kentucky, geospatial and statistical analysis of a database of 121 farmers’ markets was conducted. A statewide survey of market leaders and a case study of a single farmers’ market both identified reasons for growing support of …
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Prevalence of Salmonella and E. coli on Produce from Seattle Farmers Markets
… on lettuce and tomatoes purchased from farmers markets, an increasingly popular source of local produce. Foodborne outbreaks in the U.S. have implicated <italic>Salmonella</italic> and <italic>E. coli</italic> as etiologic agents associated with raw produce-related illness; lettuce and …
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Farmers' markets as contested sites: From neoliberal redevelopment governance to lifestyle activism
Farmers’ markets have grown dramatically in number and popularity in recent decades. They have become symbols of a re-emerging ethical and community-centered civic life and are frequently understood to be democratic, public spaces and to serve as counterpoints to an environmentally and socially …
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Sustaining farmers markets in low-income, urban areas : exploring farmer participation and market development
… research questions. First, what motivates farmers to participate in farmers markets in low-income, urban areas? Second, what is the process of development for small, early-stage farmers markets in these communities? Third, what are farmers' attitudes regarding Electronic Benefits Transfer …
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Finding a balance: Placing Farmers' Markets in the context of sustainability in modern society
… food systems in Sweden, using examples from the Farmers’ Markets that are a growing phenomena in Sweden, as well as in many other developed countries across Europe and the Americas and many other developed countries. Farmers’ Markets are about consumers and producers reconnecting and …
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From anonymity to public space : exploring the role of farmers markets in Los Angeles' public realm
… of their makers' intent. The recent growth of farmers markets provides an opportunity to explore the complexity of a specific typology of public space that is both intentional and appropriated, and supported by both public and private efforts and funds. Farmers markets are a current national …
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Urban and Suburban Farmers Markets in Illinois: A Comparative Analysis of Consumer Segmentation Using Demographics, Preferences, and Behaviors
… Previous consumer surveys conducted in farmers markets have revealed that consumers behave differently depending on their preferences and demographic characteristics. This study hypothesizes that consumer segments with homogenous preferences exist in farmers markets and consumers within …
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A Qualitative Exploration of the Influence of Leadership on the Success and Failure of Farmers Markets in Virginia
Farmers markets play an important role within the local food system and the short food supply chain (SFSC); they promote economic development by connecting vendors, people, and community. While the number of farmers markets has increased dramatically since 1994, many markets fail, and it is unclear …
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APPLYING THE THEORY OF DIFFUSION OF INNOVATIONS TO UNDERSTAND ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION AT MID-WEST FARMERS MARKETS
… to Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT), vendors at farmers markets are unable to accept SNAP benefits due to lack of necessary technology adoption. The number of farmers markets has increased 39 percent since 2010 yet only 21 percent of the nation’s farmers markets are equipped to accept EBT (USDA …
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Identification of food safety risks at Virginia farmers' markets and development of a food safety plan to help farmers market managers
The growing popularity of farmers' markets coupled with a high percentage of produce-related foodborne outbreaks highlights the need for an emphasis on food safety within these markets to protect farmers, patrons and local economies. The number of farmers' markets registered in the United States …
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Don’t Count on Kiwis at a Kiwi Farmers’ Market: Communicating Intersections of Globalization and Local Food at Aotearoa New Zealand Farmers’ Markets
… this study seeks to understand how New Zealand farmers’ markets represent and engage with <em>global</em> and <em>local</em> issues in relation to food production, distribution, and consumption. Under this question, three sub-questions seek to understand the discourses present at the markets, …
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Willingness to Pay for a Native Central Texan Plant as a Food Source
… industry as well as for the consumer market. Farmers' markets and restaurants specializing in either local and/or organic foods were the focus of the market samples. The survey to determine market viability was two-fold: the first part was an intercept survey of farmers' markets in multiple …
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Reimagining small firm growth for a post-growth context: a regional study of artisan food producers at farmers' markets
… environment are locally embedded spaces such as farmers’ markets. This study reimagines firm growth from the perspective of artisan food producers who operate at farmers’ markets within the context of sustainability and limited resources. Post-growth is an approach that moves beyond economic …
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Farmers Market Access by Snap-eligible Mothers of Young Children: Barriers and Impact on Nutrition Education Programming for Cooperative Extension
Providing improved access to farmers markets and other local food outlets for low-income audiences is an increasingly popular nutrition intervention strategy to promote consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables and address obesity. The USDA encouraged more farm to fork initiatives and efforts to …
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Overcoming Barriers to Local Food Access: A Case Study
… study is focused, the benefits of shopping at farmers’ markets, perceived barriers to shopping at those farmers’ markets, and suggestions for overcoming these barriers. Local, sustainable food is the hope for a future of planet earth. It is what nourishes and sustains lives. And, it should not …
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Increasing Farmers Market Access among Low-Income Shoppers in Washington State: Understanding the Role of Peer-to-Peer Programs
… To describe a sample of peer-to-peer (P2P) farmers market programs, explore perceptions about the impacts of P2P programs, and to evaluate the factors that contribute to the success of this initiative. The study also examines how these findings relate to key indicators in the SNAP-Ed …
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"Believe Me!" : An Ethnography of Persuasive Interaction at the Farmers' Market
Farmers' markets have been growing in recent decades and one contributing factor is that customers have more interpersonal contact with sellers at farmers' markets than they do at grocery stores. Increased interpersonal interaction means customers gain more personalized service, the ability to …
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Are the Old Ways New Again?: Local Farmers Practicing Civic Agriculture in Southwest Missouri
… has been an increase in social movements toward farmers' markets, community supported agriculture (CSA) projects and other outlets where consumers can purchase local foods. Much of the existing social science research on this topic focuses on consumers' motivations. Few studies examine farmers' …
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