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Farmer perspectives on the transition to organic agriculture : an Oregon study of farmer motivations and barriers

Creator:

Lloyd, Deanna M.

Abstract:

In the midst of double-digit growth in market demand for organic products, there is a lag in the growth of certified organic production in the United States. This thesis investigated the motivations and barriers farmers face when making the transition to organic agriculture. Three distinct organic farmer typologies were identified:...

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Masters Thesis

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Deanna M. Lloyd for the degree of Master of Science in Crop Science presented on November 21, 2016