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Local and Regional Food Systems in Florida: Values and Economic Impacts

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  • Hodges, Alan W.
  • Stevens, Thomas J.
  • Wysocki, Allen F.

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A survey of 1599 randomly selected Florida households was conducted in 2012 to evaluate the consumer characteristics and economic impacts of local food purchases through retail stores, restaurants, and direct-to-consumer market channels. The total annual value of local food purchases averaged $1114 per household and represented 20.1% of food purchased for at-home consumption. The total economic impacts of local food purchases in Florida were estimated at 183,625 jobs and $10.47 billion in value-added, including regional multiplier effects for agricultural production and wholesale and retail distribution. These values are significantly higher than found in previous studies in other states.

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  • Hodges, Alan W. & Stevens, Thomas J. & Wysocki, Allen F., 2014. "Local and Regional Food Systems in Florida: Values and Economic Impacts," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 46(2), pages 1-14, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:joaaec:169063
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.169063
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