The purpose of this paper is to explore how socioeconomic and technological shifts in
Canadian and American food production, processing, and distribution have impacted …

Foodborne illnesses associated with fresh produce have dramatically increased within the
last decade. Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) were developed to address potential sources …

Smallholder farmers are an important and growing segment of the farm population in
Indiana and in the USA. Past research regarding farmer decision-making has been …

Demand for organically produced foods continues to show double-digit growth. However,
production of certified organic food in the US has lagged significantly. Hence it provides …

This study investigates consumer preferences for a marketing system that improves
integration of farmers into a local food system. Attribute-based methods are used to estimate …

In spite of continued and growing consumer interest in local foods, many small-scale farmers
face considerable challenges maintaining a livelihood in farming. This pattern has been well …

Postharvest losses of fresh produce constitute the biggest portion of the total food losses
occurring in food chains globally. The main driver behind the postharvest losses of fresh …

The quality of the agri-food product, as well as the attributes that define it, has been
developed for decades, where discussions around the theme turned to questions related to …

Elderberry, a perennial shrub native to North America with a variety of uses and benefits, is
neither well known nor widely utilized as a specialty crop in the US. Up-to-date information is …

Small-scale farmers are faced with many challenges on a daily basis. In addition, they have
several needs that, if fulfilled, could help reduce some of their challenges. The small-scale …