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2. Consumer perceptions of aquaponic systems
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Short, Gianna (author), Yue, Chengyan (author), Anderson, Neil (author), Russell, Carol (author), Phelps, Nicholas (author), and University of Minnesota
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2017-06
- Published:
- United States: American Society for Horticultural Science
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 16 Document Number: D10442
- Journal Title:
- HortTechnology
- Journal Title Details:
- 27(3) : 358-366
- Notes:
- 11 pages., Via online journal., Aquaponics, an integrated system with both hydroponic plant production and aquaculture fish production, is an expanding alternative agriculture system. Many key questions about the overall feasibility of aquaponic systems remain unanswered. Of particular concern for start-up and established producers alike are consumer perceptions and willingness to pay for aquaponic produce and fish. This study reports results and analysis of a consumer survey about perceptions and preferences for aquaponic-grown products that was conducted in Minnesota during Feb. 2016. Probit and ordered probit models are used to evaluate the probability of different consumer demographic segments having various levels of knowledge and perceptions about aquaponics. About one-third of respondents had previously heard of aquaponics, and upon learning more about the system through the survey, respondents tended to be generally neutral or favorable to aquaponics. Price might be an issue for many consumers, but many tend to believe that aquaponics can impact the environment in a positive way. The results represent a first step toward building knowledge about the potential consumer base for aquaponics, which is a critical piece in the system’s potential overall profitability. It appears that consumer education and marketing will be key for the expansion of the market.
3. How to develop an appetite for insects
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Klein, JoAnn (author) and The New York Times
- Format:
- Online article
- Publication Date:
- 2019-09-26
- Published:
- United States: The New York Times
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 108 Document Number: D10952
- Notes:
- 3 pages, online article
4. Veganic agriculture in the united states: opportunities for research, outreach, and education
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Utter, Alisha (author) and Seymour, Mona (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2021
- Published:
- United States: Clemson University Press
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 203 Document Number: D12282
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- Volume 59, Issue 3
- Notes:
- 6 pages, A growing number of farmers are excluding animal inputs from crop production, an approach commonly referred to as veganic or stockfree organic agriculture. This research-based article discusses the soil health and fertility strategies reported by a sample of U.S. veganic farmers. These approaches may be relevant beyond the veganic community to farmers seeking innovative methods for produce safety and nutrient cycling. Agricultural outreach professionals (AOPs), including Extension personnel, play a critical role in supporting veganic practices by serving as cross-pollinators between farmers and research institutions. Thus, the article endeavors to expand AOP familiarity with veganic practices and benefits.