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Trends in Washington state organic diversified vegetable production
Fact sheet (Washington State University. Extension), 310E, Washington State University Extension
10/2018
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/13119
Abstract
Organic farming has become a well-established component of U.S. agriculture. Diversified vegetable production was a common production model, and direct marketing was often pursued. Fueled by rising consumer demand for fresh local products, this trend has continued to the present, with many beginning farmers looking to enter agriculture through direct marketing of diversified organic products. The purpose of this fact sheet and its accompanying analysis is to better understand the characteristics of certified organic producers in Washington who grow diversified organic vegetables. Having a more nuanced understanding of this audience can help inform the design of public and non-profit agricultural support programs targeted to this sector. Examining the profiles of existing organic producers can also offer insights on the management strategies employed and help identify the viable options available to new-entry farmers.
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Details
- Title
- Trends in Washington state organic diversified vegetable production
- Creators
- David Granatstein (Author)Michael Brady (Author)Elizabeth Kirby (Author)Marcia Ostrom (Author)
- Academic Unit
- Publications, WSU Extension
- Series
- Fact sheet (Washington State University. Extension); 310E
- Publisher
- Washington State University Extension; Pullman, Washington
- Identifiers
- 99900501721201842
- Copyright
- Copyright Not Evaluated ; openAccess ; http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ ; http://purl.org/eprint/accessRights/OpenAccess
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Report