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| Chembezi, Duncan M.; Chaverest, E'licia L.; Wheelock, Gerald; Sharma, Govind C.; Kebede, Ellene; Tegegne, Fisseha. |
| This study uses multivariate statistical procedures to assess producers’ preferences for mandatory labeling of genetically modified (GM) products. The analysis is based on a sample of 1,887 farm producers in ten Southern states of the U.S. who claimed to be “somewhat knowledgeable” about biotechnology. A logistic regression model was employed to isolate characteristics of producers assumed to influence their perceptions of biotechnology and preferences for mandatory labeling. The study highlights a number of important findings with significant implications. It reveals that most producers in the ten states are older (average age is 58 years) and have some college education but remain part-time farmers, dependent largely on off-farm income for their... |
| Tipo: Report |
Palavras-chave: Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety. |
| Ano: 2008 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/55602 |
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| Muhammad, Safdar; Singh, Surendra P.; Ekanem, Enefiok P.; Tegegne, Fisseha; Akuley-Amenyenu, Anonya. |
| Food safety issues are becoming more important in international trade. Fresh food products are more likely to carry food risks and to encounter Sanitary and Physiosanitary Measures (SPS) as barriers to market access. Developing countries (DC) need to overcome barriers and develop capability to guarantee the safety of food product exports in order to maximize benefits from international trade. The paper examines the importance of agro-food processing sector for developing countries and explores the private and public actions required to address food safety risks in fresh food product exports from developing countries. Thus DC exporters must learn to supply safe products and to defend their interest in transparent, science-based standards. Successful... |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety; International Relations/Trade. |
| Ano: 2001 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/26500 |
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| Ekanem, Enefiok P.; Muhammad, Safdar; Mafuyai-Ekanem, Mary; Tegegne, Fisseha; Singh, Surendra P.. |
| Over the years, public opinion in the United States on agricultural biotechnology has shifted from one of extreme consumer concern to one of indifference. This paper analyzes gender, ethnic, education, age, and household-income differences in producers' biotechnology knowledge. Mail questionnaires were used in collecting data. Responses to selected questions were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Chi-squares tests showed statistically significant differences in biotechnology knowledge among farmers who participated in the three-state survey. |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies. |
| Ano: 2005 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/26730 |
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| Ekanem, Enefiok P.; Mafuyai-Ekanem, Mary; Tegegne, Fisseha; Singh, Surendra P.. |
| This paper analyzes data from a telephone survey of 1,000 home-meal preparers from Alabama, North Carolina, and Tennessee. We evaluate the level of trust assigned by survey respondents to twelve sources used in gathering food safety information and provide guidance on effective ways of communicating food-safety information. Data collected were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Health professionals, nutrition counselors, and food labels were highly trusted sources of food-safety information while the Internet, radio, and television were the least trusted. |
| Tipo: Report |
Palavras-chave: Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety. |
| Ano: 2008 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/55604 |
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| Ekanem, Enefiok P.; Muhammad, Safdar; Tegegne, Fisseha; Singh, Surendra P.. |
| Although much has been written on consumer attitudes toward genetically modified foods, not much is known about how or where consumers get the information for the decisions they make about genetically modified foods. This paper reports on the media used by consumers in acquiring information about biotech food and nutrition issues, and examines how much trust consumers put in selected information sources. The paper also discusses how socio-economic variables affect level of trust in selected sources. Qualitative and quantitative techniques were applied to data collected from focus groups and a mail questionnaire survey. Analyses showed that consumers used newspapers (73.7%), television (73.2%), and magazines (71.2%) occasionally or more frequently than... |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Consumer/Household Economics. |
| Ano: 2004 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/27146 |
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| Tegegne, Fisseha; Muhammad, Safdar; Ekanem, Enefiok P.. |
| The goal of the Food Stamp Program (FSP) is to serve as a safety net for low-income families by providing assistance that will enable them purchase nutritious food. Eligibility to participate in the program is based on U.S. poverty guidelines and asset ownership of recipients. Recent welfare reform resulted in a decrease of participants in all federal welfare programs including food stamps. This paper reports results of an evaluation of county-level economic conditions and existing policy parameters that affect participation in the FSP in Tennessee and to derive implications for future policies. The results showed that there has been a significant decline in participation in the state, with a greater decline in metro counties over the same period. The... |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Food Security and Poverty. |
| Ano: 2004 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/27153 |
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| Godwin, Sandria L.; Tegegne, Fisseha. |
| Encouraging people to use their resources to purchase more fruits and vegetables is often at the top of the list of topics addressed by nutrition educators. Still, most populations are not consuming nearly enough fruits and vegetables according to a 2003 FAO/WHO Expert Report on Diet, Nutrition, and the Prevention of Chronic Diseases. This is particularly troubling given the surge of new research suggesting that fruits and vegetables can help prevent nutrient-deficiency disorders and also reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Low-income individuals and households tend to spend less on and consume fewer fruits and vegetables than do their higher-income counterparts. A survey by the Economic Research Service (2004) shows that 19% of... |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety. |
| Ano: 2006 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/8566 |
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| Muhammad, Safdar; Tegegne, Fisseha; Ekanem, Enefiok P.; Appleton, Nathaniel; Pearson, Lou. |
| The Hispanic population is growing rapidly in the U.S. generally and in the southern states particularly. This rapidly growing population is characterized by high poverty rates among children and the elderly compared to other races. The Hispanic population is also less educated, characterized by low income, lacks English language proficiency, and has a need for public assistance. Hispanic total and household participation in the FSP increased rapidly, especially in metro counties. The increase in participation is about three times that of the total population. Participation of Hispanic children in the program was also much higher than for adults. The growing Hispanic population with special needs and requirements and rising participation in the FSP will... |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Food Security and Poverty. |
| Ano: 2005 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/26748 |
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| Mishra, Ashok K.; Tegegne, Fisseha; Sandretto, Carmen L.. |
| This study identifies and analyzes factors that contribute to the success of small farms. Particular attention is given to the effect of participation in marketing and supply cooperatives on the success of small farms. Using modified net farm income per dollar of assets and operator’s labor and management income as measures of success, results show participation in marketing and supply cooperatives is positively correlated with success. Further, analysis findings indicate farm size, controlling for variable and fixed costs, type of ownership, management strategies used, working off the farm, and age of the operator are important factors that influence profitability (modified net farm income per dollar of assets and operator’s labor and management income)... |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Cooperatives; Management strategies; Marketing; Small farms; Success; Supply cooperative; Agribusiness; Marketing. |
| Ano: 2004 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/59604 |
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