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Strategic Marketing Decisions for Organic Agricultural Producers

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  • Phillips, Jon C.
  • Peterson, H. Christopher

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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 different distribution channels for organic vegetables, both on a general level and as they relate to this particular group. The following channels are addressed: roadside stands, farmers' markets, distributors, retailers, restaurants, institutions, and processors. Study questions for use in an academic course or workshop are included.

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  • Phillips, Jon C. & Peterson, H. Christopher, 2007. "Strategic Marketing Decisions for Organic Agricultural Producers," International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, International Food and Agribusiness Management Association, vol. 10(1), pages 1-16.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:ifaamr:8170
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.8170
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