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Economic Challenges of Small-Scale Vegetable Production and Retailing in Rural Communities: An Example from Rural Oklahoma

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Biermacher, Jon
Upson, Steve
Miller, David
Pittman, Dusty
Abstract

Information regarding the economic potential of producing and retailing vegetables in rural communities is limited. This study determined the actual net return from producing and on-site retailing a mix of produce in a rural Oklahoma community and determined if consumers in the region were willing to pay differentiated prices for the locally grown vegetables. Although the project did not generate a profit, a wealth of insightful information was gained. Results show that a substantial number of consumers were willing to pay premiums for certain types of produce; however, there were not enough such consumers to overcome the production and harvesting expenses.

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Article provided by Food Distribution Research Society in its journal Journal of Food Distribution Research.

Volume (Year): 38 (2007)
Issue (Month): 3 (November)
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  1. Estes, Edmund A., 2003. "Tomato Wars: A Discussion of How International Trade, Structural Changes, and Competitiveness Affect the North American Produce Industry," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 35(02), August. [Downloadable!]
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