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Marketing Channels Used by Small Tennessee Farmers
Tegegne, Fisseha; Pasirayi, Simbarashe; Singh, Surendra P. - In: Journal of Food Distribution Research 43 (2012) 1
One of the key challenges that small farmers face is marketing their products. National and international markets are …. The objective of this study was to examine marketing channels used by small Tennessee Farmers. A mail survey was sent to … received. Over half of the farmers had off farm employment. Preliminary analysis showed that 40% used direct marketing; 23 …
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The Ostrich Industry in Ghana: Prospects and Performance
Osei-Asare, Yaw B.; Incoom, Raymond; Kuwornu, John K.M. - In: Journal of Food Distribution Research 40 (2009) 1
The number of ostrich farms in Ghana has increased lately as a result of the high and faster financial returns these farms are accruing. This study assesses the performance of MacBaron Ostrich Farm by examining the trends in its output, operating performance, profitability, market structure, and...
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THE UNITED STATES FOOD INDUSTRY - PRODUCTIVITY, DISTRIBUTION COSTS AND TRENDS
Harp, Harry H. - In: Journal of Food Distribution Research 05 (1974) 2
Discusses trends in cost of labor, packaging material, transportation and energy in the food industry.
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THE IMPACT OF RETAIL STORE DESIGN UPON PRODUCTIVITY: ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Forrester, Jay - In: Journal of Food Distribution Research 14 (1983) 1
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PLANNING THE FUTURE FOR A FAMILY BUSINESS
Vastine, William J. - In: Journal of Food Distribution Research 03 (1972) 2
Provides a framework around which a family owned retail food business can plan towards insuring it's future.
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IMPACTS OF THE 1983 TRUCK STRIKE ON THE FLORIDA PRODUCE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
Beilock, Richard P.; Comer, Dorothy A. - In: Journal of Food Distribution Research 15 (1984) 2
The Florida produce industry demonstrated a surprising ability to make adjustments and thus the strike by truck drivers did not seriously disrupt produce shipments. Although, there may be long-term changes in the modes of transportation utilized by the industry in the future.
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Zia Taqueria: Building a Local Supply Chain in Southwestern Colorado
Sullins, Martha - In: Journal of Food Distribution Research 45 (2014) 3
Zia Taqueria is a full-service restaurant in Durango, Colorado whose owners have steadily increased the proportion of local vegetables, grains and meats they source and serve to their customers. They created new supply chains that add value to heritage products grown in the Four Corners area,...
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An Empirical Assessment of Consumers’ Preferences for Coffee
Jones, Eugene - In: Journal of Food Distribution Research 45 (2014) 2
This study examines the purchasing behavior of inner-city and suburban shoppers for more than 265 brands and varieties of coffee. Weekly data for the 2011 calendar year are used for this study and these data represent purchases of shoppers in four stores in Columbus, Ohio. A national supermarket...
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An Assessment of Communication Technology and Social Media Adoption
Park, John L.; Murch, Matthew P. - In: Journal of Food Distribution Research 44 (2013) 1
This paper reports the results of a survey of cooperative managers regarding the use of communication technology including social media. The survey categorized 105 different cooperatives by current technology use and management practices. The survey found that Texas cooperative managers are...
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Panhandle Model Farms: Case Studies of Texas High Plains Agriculture
Jones, Diana L.; Baros, Jonathan R.; Klose, Steven L. - In: Journal of Food Distribution Research 42 (2011) 1
In an effort to facilitate communication between agricultural producers and their local officials, the Texas AgriLife Extension Services' risk-management specialists and county agricultural agents developed region-specific model farms through the FARM assistance program. Financial and Risk...
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