Bingen, Jim ; Martinez, Lourdes and Conner, David (2008) Toward Regionalized Models of Organic Food Production and Marketing in the US: The Case of Michigan (USA). Poster at: Cultivating the Future Based on Science: 2nd Conference of the International Society of Organic Agriculture Research ISOFAR, Modena, Italy, June 18-20, 2008.
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This paper outlines some of the key features of a Midwest organic model that could provide the foundation for a regionalized organic strategy in the US. Based on the results of several recent and on-going studies of organic fruit and vegetable production and marketing in Michigan, the paper looks specifically at the profile of Midwest organic farming, the diversified marketing strategies and portfolios of Midwest organic farmers, and the challenges and opportunities identified by wholesalers and brokers for sourcing organic produce from small family farms. Two approaches to assure the viability of the Midwest organic model are introduced.
| EPrint Type: | Conference paper, poster, etc. |
|---|---|
| Type of presentation: | Poster |
| Keywords: | midwest organic model, organic marketing practices, small-scale organic family farms, fresh produce wholesalers and brokers |
| Subjects: | Food systems > Policy environments and social economy |
| Research affiliation: | International Conferences > 2008: IFOAM OWC: Research Track / ISOFAR > 5.3 Agricultural policy |
| Deposited By: | Bingen, Jim |
| ID Code: | 11832 |
| Deposited On: | 22 Sep 2008 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Apr 2010 07:36 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Peer-reviewed and accepted |
| Additional Publishing Information: | This paper is published in the conference proceedings: Neuhoff, Daniel; Halberg, Niels; Alfldi, Thomas; Lockeretz, William; Thommen, Andreas; Rasmussen, Ilse A.; Hermansen, John; Vaarst, Mette; Lck, Lorna; Carporali, Fabio; Jensen, Henning Hgh; Migliorini, Paola and Willer, Helga, Eds. (2008) .Cultivating the Future Based on Science. Proceedings of the Second Scientific Conference of the International Society of Organic Agriculture Research (ISOFAR), held at the 16th IFOAM Organic World Congress in Cooperation with the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) and the Consorzio ModenaBio, 18 . 20 June 2008 in Modena, Italy.. International Society of Organic Agriculture Research (ISOFAR), c/o IOL, DE-Bonn, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL, CH-Frick. https://orgprints.org/13672 and https://orgprints.org/13674 |
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