Research & reports

Peer-reviewed research and reports on community urban agriculture, food education, composting, welfare and more.

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• Farm-to-Table Initiatives in Restaurant Food Production: Benefits, Challenges, and Consumer Perceptions

  2024

  Dr.M.K. Ganesh · International Journal for Multidimensional Research Perspectives · Global

  This mixed-methods study examined the farm-to-table movement in restaurant food production, identifying benefits like enhanced food freshness and local economic support. However, it also found significant challenges including higher costs, seasonal variability, and complex supply chain logistics. Consumer perceptions were generally positive, but the study emphasized the need for increased consumer education and policy support to overcome barriers.

  Economic viabilityEconomicsFood miles & supply chainPolicyCommunity
  Read source →DOI: 10.61877/ijmrp.v2i7.174

• Direct Marketing Strategies and Farmers’ Technical Efficiency in U.S. Agriculture

  2018

  Gregory Astill, Darlington Sabasi, Johnson Gwatipedza, Astill, G., Sabasi, D., Gwatipedza, J. · AgEcon Search (University of Minnesota, USA) · United States

  This study examined the relationship between direct marketing strategies and technical efficiency among U.S. farmers using stochastic frontier analysis. On average, farmers employing direct marketing strategies were found to be less technically efficient than those who do not. However, for the largest quantile of growers, direct marketing users were more technically efficient.

  Economic viabilityCSA & TeikeiEconomicsFood miles & supply chain
  Read source →DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.275917