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Virtual Farmers Markets: A Reflective Essay on a Rural Ohio Project

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  • Raison, Brian
  • Jones, John

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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 loca­tion. Through a combination of practitioner expe­rience in the market’s development and informal discussions with people associated with the mar­ket’s development and management, the authors analyze the positive and negative aspects of the online market structure and implementation, as well as suggest critical steps that may be necessary to export this model to other communities. They also consider potential structural and process improvements that could increase viability and success. A last-minute addendum briefly discusses the potential for this model to become a meaning­ful response to the COVID-19 issue as well.

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  • Raison, Brian & Jones, John, 2020. "Virtual Farmers Markets: A Reflective Essay on a Rural Ohio Project," Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, Center for Transformative Action, Cornell University, vol. 9(4).
  • Handle: RePEc:ags:joafsc:360205
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