Buying Local

Extension agents can assist Florida farmers and ranchers in the labeling, sale, and promotion of locally-produced products. This series provides information about Florida consumers' perceptions of local food to Extension faculty who are interested in local food programming or who work with local food clientele.

Subtopics

• Talking Local series

Publications

• Consuming Local Vegetables from Our Local Growers
• The Feasibility of Farmer-Led Cooperatives for Southwest Florida Farm to School Procurement
• Florida Consumer Perception of the Fresh from Florida Campaign on Horticulture Plants
• Floridian Consumer Perceptions of Local Versus Organic Ornamental Plants
• How to Establish an Urban Agriculture Ordinance
• Opinion Leadership and the Perceived Economics of Local Food
• Opinion Leadership and the Perceived Effects of Local Food on the Local Community
• Opinion Leadership and the Perceived Health Benefits of Local Food

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