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Project Summary28.0 KB
Workshop Place and Date Announced28.0 KB
Award Announcement71.5 KB
Penn State a Major Player in Specialty Crop Research Initiative
Website Announced29.0 KB
Surveys of Mid-Atlantic consumers31.0 KB
Agenda developed for March workshop8 KB
Technology plan for workshop61 KB
Workshop outcomes available online7 KB
Registration for the Workshop to Close February 16th27.0 KB
Marketing goal group determines opportunities28 KB
Technology goal group determines opportunities28 KB
Innovation goal group determines opportunities28 KB
Health benefits goal group determines opportunities29.0 KB
Environmental goal group determines opportunities14.0 KB
Internet resources available for mid-Atlantic specialty crop entrepreneurs54.0 KB
Popular Produce-Based Food Items36 KB
Fancy Food Show provides opportunities for ag entrepreneurs48 KB
Production agriculture resources52 KB
Food safety and processing resources58 KB
Produce purchasing behavior differs between age groups59 KB
Online community developed to foster discussion13 KB
Reported weekly food purchases by mid-Atlantic consumers215 KB
Consumer research study317 KB
Join online community to form collaborations and tackle issues37 KB
Effect of children in household on consumer preferences64 KB
Learning and networking events available42 KB
CSA and non-CSA members reporting origin of common produce57 KB
Farmers' market customer survey106 KB
Atlantic Coast Ag Convention presentation4831 KB
Consumer perception of produce safety at retailers77 KB
Purchasing behavior and daily snacking among consumers92 KB
USDA high tunnel pilot study2866 KB
Certified-organic purchasing of mid-Atlantic consumers154 KB
Purchasing behavior towards new varieties of produce99 KB
Consumer willingness to pay a premium on organic produce58 KB
Consumer segments in organic produce purchases58 KB
Gender and purchasing behavior at farmers' markets57 KB
Consumer knowledge of mid-Atlantic produce related to farmers’ market purchasing behavior67 KB
Reporting local venues as primary source of produce according to metro area53 KB
Networking and educational opportunities for specialty crop industry members45 KB
State promotional program awareness82 KB
Knowledge of state promotional program brand name 36 KB
Definitions of "locally grown" according to consumers89 KB
Consumer definitions of "natural"83 KB
Motivations for purchasing produce at farmers' markets98 KB
Project overview46 KB
Urban Consumer Perspective presentation547 KB