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Food Consumption, Attitude, and Behavioral Change Among CSA Members: A Northern Utah Case Study

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  • Curtis, Kynda R.
  • Allen, Karin
  • Ward, Ruby A.

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This study examines the impacts of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program participation on consumer attitudes and behaviors related to food consumption and preparation, among CSA members in Utah. Data were collected through a series of pre, post, and monthly program surveys, along with food purchase receipts and CSA basket contents. Results show a shift in participant dietary intake and food preparation attitudes and behaviors, namely increased consumption of fresh produce, decreased grain intake, and fewer meals consumed away from home. Participants also became more interested in cooking and canning/preserving. Increases in Vitamin C, Vitamin B, and folic acid availability among participants also resulted.

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  • Curtis, Kynda R. & Allen, Karin & Ward, Ruby A., 2015. "Food Consumption, Attitude, and Behavioral Change Among CSA Members: A Northern Utah Case Study," Journal of Food Distribution Research, Food Distribution Research Society, vol. 46(2), pages 1-14, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:jlofdr:209983
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.209983
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