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Creator:: Sheikh, Allah Ditta
Abstract:: Agricultural production in the Sahelian region of Africa is among the lowest in the world. Cyclical infestations of locusts and grasshoppers have contributed to this low productivity. The infestations appear to be triggered by heavy rainfall at the beginning of a crop season after extended drought. Because locusts and grasshoppers...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Effect of Weather Variation on Economic Results from Grasshopper Control Tactics in Chad: A Partial

Creator:: Hermes, Katherine J.
Abstract:: With Animal Welfare issues are becoming more prominent in the animal agriculture community, especially with the passing of California’s Proposition 2 during the November 2008 elections. This proposition, known as the Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act, mandates that laying hens, pigs and veal calves have the ability to stand...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: welfare laws. Of greater importance to this thesis is the economic aspect of the report (Lawrence

Creator:: Smith, Dianna Marie
Abstract:: According to USDA research, Oregon in 2002 had the highest rate of hunger and one of the highest rates of food insecurity in the United States. Although the margin of error involved with these statistics indicates that the state may not actually be at the top of the list, a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: aspect of food security, this study explores the cost of food in various areas, the availability of a

Creator:: Hodgin, Elizabeth Dee
Abstract:: Working conditions in the international garment industry have long been a concern and a process to assess and certify fair trade practices was developed as a means by which to improve those conditions. Standards for fair trade apparel include safe working conditions, fair wages, compliance with laws, and reduced environmental...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: is a non-profit with four strategies to help struggling communities gain a better economic

Creator:: Andrade, Diego
Abstract:: This research examines the factors that influence consumer choice of organic over conventional fresh produce. The emphasis of this study is to determine the relative importance of environmental and health motives and economic factors in explaining this choice. A survey was designed to collect data about consumer preferences and purchasing...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

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