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Analysis of Determinants Affecting Organic Production: State Evidence from the United States

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  • Yongrui Hou

    (School of Public Affairs, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China)

  • Tianyuan Luo

    (School of Economics and Finance, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China)

  • Jing Hao

    (School of Public Affairs, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China)

Abstract

As the demand for organic products quickly grows in the U.S., the domestic supply of organic commodities has stagnated and failed to meet the increasing needs. To expand the organic supply capacity in the country, it is crucial to identify the key factors that could effectively promote the scale of organic farming in the U.S. Using a multivariate analytic model and state level data from multiple sources and years, this study examines a wide range of determinants that could affect organic agriculture. The results show that research funding would significantly increase organic vegetable production and the number of organic farms. The development of organic farming could be greatly encouraged by the support of research institutions. In addition, the evidence shows that abundant farm workers are essential for the organic farming sector, which is labor-intensive. Finally, a large population base could create a more stable consumer group that would promote the development of organic agriculture. These results suggest the importance of exploring and expanding consumer groups for organic commodities. These findings provide insightful implications that research support, labor availability, and a solid consumer base are crucial to boost the organic sector in the U.S. and other countries.

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  • Yongrui Hou & Tianyuan Luo & Jing Hao, 2022. "Analysis of Determinants Affecting Organic Production: State Evidence from the United States," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(1), pages 1-17, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:1:p:503-:d:717084
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    2. Maria Zuba-Ciszewska & Aleksandra Kowalska & Aneta Brodziak & Louise Manning, 2023. "Organic Milk Production Sector in Poland: Driving the Potential to Meet Future Market, Societal and Environmental Challenges," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(13), pages 1-21, June.
    3. Xiaohong Zhou & Donghong Ding, 2022. "Factors Influencing Farmers’ Willingness and Behaviors in Organic Agriculture Development: An Empirical Analysis Based on Survey Data of Farmers in Anhui Province," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(22), pages 1-21, November.

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