ANIMAL HEALTH: THE POTENTIAL ROLE FOR LIVESTOCK DISEASE INSURANCE

Livestock Production/Industries, Risk and Uncertainty,

SP720 Value-Added Agriculture, Direct Marketing and Agritourism in Tennessee: A Summary of 2007 Census of Agriculture Findings at the County Level

Version 3.

PB1803 A General Guide to Pricing for Direct Farm Marketers and Value-Added Agricultural Entrepreneurs

Version 3.

Analysis of Factors Influencing Agritourism Businesses Perceptions about Expansion

Agritourism can provide both on-farm recreational activities for visitors and educational activities showing how food is produced. It can help farmers diversify and add income to their operations. This study assesses how characteristics of agritourism operations and perceived barriers may influence future plans to expand using a logit model. This information will be useful to policymakers and economic development professionals, as they look for contributors to future growth in the agritourism sector, as well as special assistance needs by expansion-minded firms

Consumer Willingness to Pay for Tennessee Beef

This study examines willingness to pay (WTP) for beef produced in Tennessee among consumers in five metropolitan areas. Consumers who prefer grain-fed, flavorful beef are willing to pay more for Tennessee beef steaks, while price conscious consumers and those who shop at big box stores are willing to pay less. Consumers who value freshness, safety, and natural products are willing to pay more for Tennessee ground beef. Preferences for grass-fed beef, lower prices, and ease of preparation influence the types of outlets where consumers anticipate purchasing Tennessee beef products

Pathology Milestones

All Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education accredited pathology residency training programs are now required to evaluate residents using the new Pathology Milestones assessment tool. Similar to implementation of the 6 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education competencies a decade ago, there have been challenges in implementation of the new milestones for many residency programs. The pathology department at the University of Iowa has implemented a process that divides the labor of the task in rating residents while also maintaining consistency in the process. The process is described in detail, and some initial trends in milestone evaluation are described and discussed. Our experience indicates that thoughtful implementation of the Pathology Milestones can provide programs with valuable information that can inform curricular changes