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Browsing School of Hotel Administration Collection by Author "Adalja, Aaron"
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Adoption and Coexistence of GE, Conventional non-GE, and Organic Crops
(2013-07-29)The adoption of genetically engineered (GE) crop varieties by U.S. farmers is widespread for major crops—94 percent of planted acres for soybeans, and 88 percent for corn in 2012 (USDA-NASS 2012). The potential exists for ... -
An Examination of Consumer Willingness to Pay for Local Products
(2015-12-01)We use data from hypothetical and nonhypothetical choice-based conjoint analysis to estimate willingness to pay for local food products. The survey was administered to three groups: consumers from a buying club with ... -
Effect of Market Channel, Farm Scale, and Years in Production on Mid-Atlantic Vegetable Producers' Knowledge and Implementation of Good Agricultural Practices
(2015-04-30)Foodborne illnesses associated with fresh produce have dramatically increased within the last decade. Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) were developed to address potential sources of pre-harvest microbial contamination, ... -
Harnessing Wastewater for Renewable Energy (2013-2)
(2013-11-15)This case study explores the options for using wastewater to produce renewable energy in the context of a public wastewater treatment plant. It provides an opportunity for students to synthesize knowledge from resource ... -
Impacts of the Food Safety Modernization Act on On-Farm Food Safety Practices for Small and Sustainable Produce Growers
(2015-07-01)We use data from a national survey of fruit and vegetable growers to examine the current prevalence and cost burden of food safety practices required in the proposed Produce Rule implementing the Food Safety Modernization ... -
Trends in U.S. Local and Regional Food Systems: A Report to Congress
(2015-01-01)This report provides an overview of local and regional food systems across several dimensions. It details the latest economic information on local food producers, consumers, and policy, relying on findings from several ...
