Market analysis of alternative crop production in Iowa

A spreadsheet was created to provide producers, distributors, and marketers with more information about county-level supplies of local food products

Understanding National Food Supply Chains: Fresh Cut Pork

In today’s global food systems, the prices of food refl ect not only the cost of the initial product but also the process of moving products from producer s to consumers. It is useful fo r niche pork producers to understand how the national marketplace operates. A few questions they need to consider are: How is final value distributed among American consumers of fresh cut pork? What are the functions that command the greatest value? And consequently, what challenges are faced by local producers

Transaction Cost Case Studies for Six Iowa Food Producers

This document summarizes a Leopold Center Marketing Initative project (2006-M02) that looked at transaction costs incurred by Iowa-based food producers who distribute to in-state and regional markets

Case studies and benchmark transaction costs for select food products

Producer-distributors can use the information in this set of case studies to identify commercial advantages and disadvantages that can affect the success of their enterprises

Understanding National Food Supply Chains: Fresh Cut Pork

In today’s global food systems, the prices of food refl ect not only the cost of the initial product but also the process of moving products from producer s to consumers. It is useful fo r niche pork producers to understand how the national marketplace operates. A few questions they need to consider are: How is final value distributed among American consumers of fresh cut pork? What are the functions that command the greatest value? And consequently, what challenges are faced by local producers?</p

Market analysis of alternative crop production in Iowa

A spreadsheet was created to provide producers, distributors, and marketers with more information about county-level supplies of local food products.</p