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| Hattam, Caroline. |
| Certified organic production by small-scale farmers in developing countries is increasingly promoted as an opportunity to access a growing and dynamic market, while at the same time, enhance productivity and improve incomes. Nevertheless, adoption has been limited. The economics literature suggests profitability is the main constraint, however, the sustainable agriculture literature is inconclusive and considers attitudes of significant importance. Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour, this study investigates the psychological barriers to adoption using small-scale avocado producers from Michoacan, Mexico as a case study. The data is obtained from a household study carried out during 2004 and is modelled using an ordered probit model. Despite positive... |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Organic agriculture; Theory of planned behaviour; Entry barriers; O13; Production Economics; Q12; D8. |
| Ano: 2006 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/25269 |
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| Phillips, Jon C.; Kolb, Flynnie; Bicknell, Chelsea. |
| The American Quarter Horse is the most popular breed of horse in California, as well as nationwide. This breed has shaped agricultural history and has had a major impact on the agricultural economy because. The objective of this report is to provide strategic information about the U.S. quarter horse industry, with an emphasis on California. This report provides information on the following topics: statistics of the industry, quarter horse associations, trends in the industry, prevailing marketing practices, innovative/successful marketing practices, success factors for horse businesses, and characterization of related and supporting industries. The primary contribution of the report is a diagram and description of the horse industry supply chain. The... |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: American Quarter Horse; Associations; Breeder; California; Entry barriers; Equine; Horse industry; Industry trends; Livestock; Marketing practices; Registry; Related and supporting industries; Supply chain; Success factors; Trainer; Agribusiness; Livestock Production/Industries. |
| Ano: 2011 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/107848 |
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