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Database research record2019·United States (Columbus)

Understanding Urban Food Producers’ Intention to Continue Farming in Urban Settings

Kumudu P.P. Kopiyawattage, Laura Warner, T. Grady Roberts

Urban Agriculture & Regional Food Systems

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This qualitative study used semi-structured interviews to describe factors influencing the intention of urban food producers in Columbus, one U.S. city, to continue farming in urban settings. It found that perceived complexity can negatively influence attitude and hinder intention, while subjective norms shaped by peer growers and family members may heighten the intention to continue. The findings also revealed personal characteristics, such as education and access to resources, that may enhance perceived behavioral control.