000139456 001__ 139456 000139456 005__ 20250206162438.0 000139456 0247_ $$2doi$$a10.22004/ag.econ.139456 000139456 037__ $$a856-2016-58062 000139456 037__ $$a856-2016-58257 000139456 041__ $$aeng 000139456 245__ $$aProviding the Local Story of Produce to Consumers at Institutions in Vermont: Implications for Supply Chain Members 000139456 260__ $$c2012-03 000139456 269__ $$a2012-03 000139456 270__ $$mNoelle.Sevoian@uvm.edu$$pSevoian, Noelle 000139456 300__ $$a6 000139456 336__ $$aJournal Article 000139456 520__ $$aFarm to institution (FTI) is a movement which aims to increase procurement of locally grown foods by institutions such as schools, colleges, hospitals, senior meal sites, and correctional facilities. FTI provides an opportunity for farmers by expanding their markets, for buyers by meeting demand for fresh, locally grown food, and for distributors by meeting buyers’ demands and expanding their network of suppliers. Previous research has discussed the importance of the story of the food in creating connections between farmers and consumers, yet it becomes difficult to communicate this story as supply chains lengthen. This study focuses on institutional procurement of fresh fruits and vegetables in Vermont. Face to face, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 supply chain actors (farmers, distributors, food hubs and buyers). We find that providing the story has both value and cost, with costs often being borne with those least able to afford them. 000139456 650__ $$aConsumer/Household Economics 000139456 650__ $$aFood Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety 000139456 6531_ $$aprocurement 000139456 6531_ $$afresh produce 000139456 6531_ $$arelationships 000139456 6531_ $$apromotion 000139456 700__ $$aSevoian, Noelle 000139456 700__ $$aConnor, David 000139456 773__ $$q75$$o80$$tJournal of Food Distribution Research$$j43$$k01$$dMarch 2012 000139456 8564_ $$939495dbe-fad0-454b-8d98-ae97087dc801$$s189062$$uhttps://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/139456/files/Sevoia_43_1.pdf 000139456 887__ $$ahttp://purl.umn.edu/139456 000139456 909CO $$ooai:ageconsearch.umn.edu:139456$$pGLOBAL_SET 000139456 912__ $$nSubmitted by Elizabeth Hilber (hilb0033@umn.edu) on 2012-11-19T22:26:32Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Sevoia_43_1.pdf: 189062 bytes, checksum: db8f042d1490ec4a8385509cf72ace08 (MD5) 000139456 912__ $$nMade available in DSpace on 2012-11-19T22:26:35Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Sevoia_43_1.pdf: 189062 bytes, checksum: db8f042d1490ec4a8385509cf72ace08 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-03 000139456 913__ $$aLicense granted by Elizabeth Hilber (hilb0033@umn.edu) on 2012-11-19T22:24:22Z (GMT): <center> <h2> Deposit Agreement </h2> </center> I represent that I am the creator of the digital material identified herein (&ldquo;Work&rdquo;). I represent that the work is original and that I either own all rights of copyright or have the right to deposit the copy in a digital archive such as AgEcon Search. I represent that in regard to any non-original material included in the Work I have secured written permission of the copyright owner (s) for this use or believe this use is allowed by law. I further represent that I have included all appropriate credits and attributions. I hereby grant the Regents of the University of Minnesota (&ldquo;University&rdquo;), through AgEcon Search, a non-exclusive right to access, reproduce, and distribute the Work, in whole or in part, for the purposes of security, preservation, and perpetual access. I grant the University a limited, non-exclusive right to make derivative works for the purpose of migrating the Work to other media or formats in order to preserve access to the Work. I do not transfer or intend to transfer any right of copyright or other intellectual property to the University. If the Deposit Agreement is executed by the Author�s Representative, the Representative shall separately execute the following representation: I represent that I am authorized by the Author to execute this Deposit Agreement on behalf of the Author. 000139456 980__ $$a856 000139456 982__ $$gJournal of Food Distribution Research>Volume 43, Number 1, March 2012