PASA Farmer Programs:
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Transcript of PASA Farmer Programs:
Taking the Story to Market, and Back
Brian Snyder, Executive DirectorPennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture
(PASA)
PASA Farmer Programs: Farming for the Future Conference (4 to 5 days;
2,000 participants; 40 states and 8 countries) 20 to 30 Farm Based Education field days Farm Based Research projects Policy Advocacy Newsletter, website, current events updates Regional gatherings Special events (e.g. Grassfed Beef Cook-off)
www.buylocalpa.org
Consumer Research Highlights
• “Core” market for local foods: 10 – 20% of consumers.• Biggest “driver” for locally-grown food: self-interest.
– Top factor is freshness (90 – 93%) – tastes better, more nutritious.
• Best Message: Locally-grown = freshness/quality/taste.– Support for farmers and local economy is strong, but secondary.
• Consumer Attitudes on Pricing:– ~10 to 20% segment of the market that would pay more for locally-grown.– Any premium in pricing must be 10% to be broadly accepted.
• Biggest negatives : perceptions of inconvenience and price.• Women are the dominate decision makers.• Older people trend toward local food (food safety > price).
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Core Value Proposition
Value Proposition has four pillars (programs):• Information/Education – Where to go and why it
matters.• Member Connections/Exchange – Members help
members.• Events – Signature events and small local programs.• Membership Rewards – Discounts and incentives.
Note: Items in green may have the greatest value for current Loyalists while those in pink may have the greatest value for “fencers.”
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PA Farms, Land and Sales, 2002 by Market Value of Ag Products Sold
2002 Census of Agriculture National Ag Statistics Service-PA, USDA
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