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Factors affecting the purchase behaviour of farmers' markets consumers. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2021
The main purpose of this study is to determine the factors that motivate consumers who shop at farmers' markets. The data for this study were gathered from questionnaires of 363 consumers from eight farmers' markets in seven districts of Izmir province ...
Hakan Adanacioglu
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Virtual Farmers Markets

open access: yesJournal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 2020
This reflective essay discusses the development, structure, operation, and transitioning of an online virtual farmers market in rural Ohio. In this model, customers order online and then pick up their fresh, local produce at a specified time and loca ...
Brian Raison, John Jones
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The farmers of farmers' markets

open access: yesCalifornia Agriculture, 1989
Growers selling at Certified Farmers' Markets include both small and large commercial farms. Many sell at more than one market, traveling over 200 miles each way. Profit was the main reason.
S Vaupel
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Farmers’ Markets in Africa – A Sustainable Opportunity [PDF]

open access: yesAfrican Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 2022
The traditional farmers’ market has provided visitors with the opportunity to purchase fresh produce directly from the farmer. More recently, farmers’ markets have become the focal point in many communities and offer a wide range of products and ...
Hugh Bartis, Cornelis Oberholzer
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Assessing sense of community at farmers markets

open access: yesJournal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 2021
Farmers markets are valuable for reducing food insecurity and delivering healthy food options to populations living with low incomes. However, farmers markets have developed a reputation for being exclusive shopping spaces devoted to affluent, white ...
Jennifer Russomanno   +1 more
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Interested but Uncertain: Carbon Markets and Data Sharing among U.S. Crop Farmers

open access: yesLand, 2023
The potential for farmers and agriculture to sequester carbon and contribute to global climate change goals is widely discussed. However, there is currently low participation in agricultural carbon markets and a limited understanding of farmer ...
Guang Han, Meredith T. Niles
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Starting a Farmers’ Market

open access: yesEDIS, 2003
There are many details that separate great farmers’ markets from struggling or mediocre markets. This publication discusses eight of the most important steps to consider as you start a farmers’ market in your community.
Mickie E. Swisher   +2 more
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Decolonizing a Food System: Freedom Farmers' Market as a Place for Resistance and Analysis

open access: yesJournal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 2016
Oakland's Freedom Farmers' Market is more than a venue for food exchange; it is a gathering place for Black cultural expression and economics. More often than not, Black farmers are shut out and even pushed out of mainstream farmers markets.
Gail P. Meyers
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Promoting Farmers' Markets: Preferences of Farmers' Market Leaders

open access: yesJournal of Extension, 2019
Extension professionals across disciplines are involved with farmers' markets, and reports have indicated an increase in the number of farmers' markets across the country. We explored perspectives of farmers' market leaders regarding topics and data of interest and capacity and willingness to collect data related to market promotion. The purpose of our
Witzling, Laura   +3 more
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U.S. farmers market attendance and experiences

open access: yesJournal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development
To provide farmers market leaders and researchers with new insights about farmers market attendees, given shifting consumer preferences and demographics, we conducted a nearly nationally representative survey in the United States.
Laura Witzling   +2 more
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