Farmers' and consumers' beliefs about community-supported agriculture in Australia: A qualitative study

被引：23

作者：

Lea, E ^{[1
]}

Phillips, J ^{[1
]}

Ward, M ^{[1
]}

Worsley, A ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Deakin Univ, Ctr Phys Act & Nutr Res, Sch Exercise & Nutr Sci, Burwood, Vic 3125, Australia

来源：

ECOLOGY OF FOOD AND NUTRITION | 2006年 / 45卷 / 02期

基金：

澳大利亚研究理事会;

关键词：

community-supported agriculture; beliefs; farmers; consumers; qualitative research; Australia;

D O I：

10.1080/03670240500530592

中图分类号：

R15 [营养卫生、食品卫生]; TS201 [基础科学];

学科分类号：

100403 ;

摘要：

This study aimed to examine the level of knowledge about community-supported agriculture (CSA) (a form of direct marketing of produce) and perceived benefits and barriers among farmers and consumers. Twenty consumers and 12 farmers in Victoria, Australia, were interviewed. Knowledge of CSA was limited. For consumers, one potential benefit of involvement with CSA was the food being fresh, while barriers included lack of produce choice. For farmers, one potential benefit was financial, while barriers included concerns about risk-sharing. If CSA is to develop further in Australia, the concept needs to be more heavily promoted to raise the population's awareness.

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页码：61 / 86

页数：26