The link between strategic planning and firm performance has been studied for over two decades. This paper examines this link, with emphasis on small agribusiness firms. A model of strategic planning and performance is developed and applied to small agribusiness firms. Implications for research...

The market for organic food has been growing 20% per year for the past nine years. Fruits and vegetables are a large part of the organic market, accounting for more than $670 million in retail sales annually. This presents an opportunity for entry of new agricultural producers, and the expansion...

This paper presents an analysis of socioeconomic data for a cluster of three counties in central Michigan. These adjacent counties (Gratiot, Mecosta, and Montcalm) are part of a three-year rural development project. Data for individual counties as well as averages for the cluster are given....

This paper presents an analysis of socioeconomic data for a cluster of six counties in Michigan's upper peninsula. These adjacent counties (Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon) are part of a three-year rural development project. Data for individual counties as well as...

An analysis of the potential for the establishment and survival of frozen potato processing in Mexico is provided. Tools used include demand analysis (including demographic data and elasticities) and Porter's competitive forces model. The process of globalization is reviewed, from an...

A group of organic agricultural producers facing a strategic decision is featured. If they decide to form an organization to market their produce jointly, they will have to select a distribution channel. This case presents the demand conditions, requirements, advantages, and disadvantages of...

While interest in agricultural graduate programs increases throughout the nation, there is a lack of comprehensive information characterizing Master’s programs in agricultural economics. This study examines Master’s programs in agricultural economics (or equivalent, including resource...

Traditional notions about the "farm problem" may have to be reconsidered in light of the changing economic characteristics of industrialized agriculture. These changing conditions will affect the opportunity set ofpolicy alternatives available to policy makers in developed countries. Changes in...