Food Value Chain Development in Central New York: CNY Bounty

Jablonski, Becca B.R.; Perez-Burgos, Javier; Gómez, Miguel I.

doi:10.5304/jafscd.2011.014.015

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“…Alternative, parallel distribution systems directed at the needs and interests of midscale producers, which also employ rural residents and support rural economies [84], were an important missing element identified by a number of growers if these linkages are to improve rural livelihoods. However, these alternative distribution systems have their own challenges, and can struggle to operate profitably (e.g., [85]). Thus, continued conversations can help to define multiple strategies that meet heterogenous urban and rural stakeholder needs.…”

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Connecting Urban Food Plans to the Countryside: Leveraging Denver’s Food Vision to Explore Meaningful Rural–Urban Linkages

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Cities are increasingly turning to food policy plans to support goals related to food access, food security, the environment, and economic development. This paper investigates ways that rural farmers, communities, and economies can both support and be supported by metropolitan food-focused initiatives. Specifically, our research question asked what opportunities and barriers exist to developing food policies that support urban food goals, particularly related to local procurement, as well as rural economic development. To address this question, we described and analyzed a meeting of urban stakeholders and larger-scale rural producers related to Colorado’s Denver Food Vision and Plan. We documented and explored “findings” gleaned from a supply chain diagraming and data compilation process that were then used to inform an event that brought together diverse supply chain partners. Three findings stand out. First, facilitating dialog between urban food policymakers and rural producers to understand potential tensions, mitigate such tensions, and capitalize on opportunities is essential. Second, perceptions and expectations surrounding “good food” are nuanced—a timely finding given the number of preferred procurement programs emerging across the county. Third, critical evaluation is needed across a diverse set of value chain strategies (e.g., conventional and alternative distribution) if food policy intends to support heterogeneous producers, their communities, and urban food policy goals.

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“…In an ideal VBSC, farms, businesses, and institutions engage in collaborative partnerships characterized by shared values, trust, transparency, and shared governance (Bloom & Hinrichs, 2011;Conner et al, 2012;Renting, Marsden, & Banks, 2003;Stevenson & Pirog, 2013). Like other AFN models (farmers markets and CSAs), VBSCs seek to offer potential price premiums over commodity markets (Conner, Campbell-Arvai, & Hamm, 2008;Diamond & Barham, 2011;Hoshide, 2007;Jablonski, Perez-Burgos, & Gómez, 2011) and include goals that extend beyond profit maximization (Conner et al, 2012;Lerman, 2012). The difference is that they bring in the intermediaries with similar values to effectively market and distribute the product (Bloom & Hinrichs, 2011;Stevenson & Pirog, 2008).…”

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Farm Fresh Food Boxes: Relationships in Value Chain Partnerships

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The Farm Fresh Food Box (F3B) project is a market innovation that aims to capitalize on successful characteristics of direct-to-consumer (DTC), values-based supply chains (VBSCs), and traditional supply chains with the goals of expanding producer sales and improving rural food access. In the F3B model, farmers sell boxes of fresh produce in rural retail outlets to bring food to customers with limited access to locally grown foods. We

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“…Although there have been recent research efforts quantifying the profitability impacts of sales through local food markets [6,11,12], this body of work merely divides local food markets into two categories (i.e., direct-to-consumer or intermediated sales) due to data constraints. However, a handful of localized case studies provide evidence of the variability of cost structures within direct markets, particularly due to labor [13][14][15][16]. Low et al [6] highlighted that within-market differences may be related to the different levels of financial commitment required for CSA membership, compared to shopping at farmers markets.…”

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Community-Supported Agriculture Marketing Performance: Results from Pilot Market Channel Assessments in Colorado

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Due in large part to rising consumer interest, the number of farmers and ranchers selling through local food markets is growing. Community-supported agriculture (CSA) is a unique local food channel adopted by producers that was initially established as a strategy for producers to directly benefit from the season-long investments of buyers who align with their community-focused mission. Although the U.S. Department of Agriculture has long collected data to improve farm performance, information on specific marketing channels is missing, and in response, this research provides some of the first evidence of the heterogeneity of performance among CSAs. In a pilot approach to understanding the economics of CSAs relative to other direct marketing channels, we conducted an assessment process, incorporating 42 farms in Colorado between June 2016 and October 2017. Results showed that farms that incorporated CSA sales in their direct market portfolios tended to be smaller in scale and utilize more diverse markets. Although these CSA farms have lower average weekly sales, they have the highest average marketing profit margins compared to other direct market channels.

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Food Value Chain Development in Central New York: CNY Bounty

Cited by 16 publications

References 13 publications

Connecting Urban Food Plans to the Countryside: Leveraging Denver’s Food Vision to Explore Meaningful Rural–Urban Linkages

Connecting Urban Food Plans to the Countryside: Leveraging Denver’s Food Vision to Explore Meaningful Rural–Urban Linkages

Farm Fresh Food Boxes: Relationships in Value Chain Partnerships

Community-Supported Agriculture Marketing Performance: Results from Pilot Market Channel Assessments in Colorado

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