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Marketing Practices and Financial Performance of Local Food Producers: A Comparison of Beginning and Experienced Farmers

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  • Martinez, Stephen
  • Park, Timothy

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Local food sold directly to consumers, retailers, and institutions may provide financial benefits to beginning and other farmers compared to farmers who market through traditional channels. This report evaluates the characteristics, production, and marketing practices, and financial performance of local food producers with varying levels of farming and direct marketing experience.

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  • Martinez, Stephen & Park, Timothy, 2021. "Marketing Practices and Financial Performance of Local Food Producers: A Comparison of Beginning and Experienced Farmers," Economic Information Bulletin 327367, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:uersib:327367
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.327367
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