Family Nutrition Program Assistants' Perception of Farmers' Markets, Alternative Agricultural Practices, and Diet Quality

Misyak, Sarah; Johnson, Meredith Ledlie; McFerren, Mary M.; Serrano, Elena

doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2014.02.011

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“…33,35,48,[51][52][53][54][55][56][57][58][59][60][61] In contrast, six studies found prices at farmers' markets to be too high or not competitive with other food stores. 33,51,52,58,60,62 The ability to use food assistance benefits, such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, facilitated the use of farmers' markets. 54,63 In contrast, not accepting food assistance benefits was a barrier.…”

Section: Economic Facilitators and Barriersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Systematic Review of Factors Influencing Farmers’ Market Use Overall and among Low-Income Populations

Freedman

Vaudrin

Schneider

et al. 2016

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Section: Economic Facilitators and Barriersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Systematic Review of Factors Influencing Farmers’ Market Use Overall and among Low-Income Populations

Freedman

Vaudrin

Schneider

et al. 2016

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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“…This suggests that location may significantly influence an individual’s decision to use or not use an FTC retail outlet. Misyak et al 30 and Jilcott Pitts et al 33 assessed factors that inhibit use of farmers’ markets among SNAP recipients in Virginia and North Carolina, respectively. Both studies found that outlet location and lack of transportation are 2 important barriers to farmers’ market use among SNAP recipients.…”

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“…Both studies found that outlet location and lack of transportation are 2 important barriers to farmers’ market use among SNAP recipients. 30,33 Additionally, 17% of women in the study conducted by Racine and colleagues mentioned that there were not any farmers’ markets located close to their residences. 28 …”

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Perceived Barriers and Facilitators of Farm-to-Consumer Retail Outlet Use Among Participants of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in Alabama

Singleton

Baskin

Levitan

et al. 2016

Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition

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This research aimed to identify perceived barriers and facilitators of farm-to-consumer (FTC) retail outlet (eg, farmers’ markets, farm/roadside stands) usage among Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participants residing in Birmingham, Alabama. Additionally, associations between barriers and facilitators reported and daily fruit and vegetable (F&V) intake were examined. A sample of 312 lower income women (mean age = 27.6; 67.0% non-Hispanic black; 45.3% obese) who participate in the Birmingham WIC program were surveyed between October 2014 and January 2015. Fischer’s exact test was used to assess associations between barriers (eg, outlet location, price, transportation), facilitators (eg, produce quality, produce variety), and high F&V intake (ie, consuming ≥ 5 servings per day). Approximately 81 (26.1%) participants reported using an FTC outlet to purchase produce in 2014. Lack of awareness (39.3%), outlet location (32.8%), and lack of interest (28.4%) were the barriers most often reported. Produce quality (69.1%), produce variety (49.4%), and price (39.5%) were the facilitators most often reported. Barriers and facilitators mentioned were not associated with high F&V intake. Lack of awareness and lack of interest are key barriers to FTC outlet usage among Birmingham WIC recipients. Interventions aiming to promote use of FTC outlets should consider the perceived barriers and facilitators to usage.

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“…Other literature studies efforts to bring in fresh food through farmers markets locating in underserved communities, or through offering fresh produce (not necessarily urban produced) in corner stores [47][48][49]. Both efforts have met with limited success [50][51][52]. Less is known about the actual consumption of urban produced foods by low-income communities.…”

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Does Urban Agriculture Improve Food Security? Examining the Nexus of Food Access and Distribution of Urban Produced Foods in the United States: A Systematic Review

2018

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Abstract:The aim of our review is to critically analyze the urban agriculture and urban food systems literature in order to understand the impact of urban-produced foods on community food security. We examine the role of city planning, food policy, and civic engagement in creating spaces for urban agriculture in cities across the United States, and whether (and how) these spaces promote food justice and food security. Bringing together multidisciplinary literature on access to urban agriculture and the distribution of urban-produced foods in a thematic, systematic review, we point out gaps in the academic research that would benefit from further study. The review integrates academic literature generated from Web of Science searches with gray literature identified through Google Alerts. We find that while there is a strong focus on elucidating the multiple benefits of urban agriculture, there are few studies that robustly measure the impact of urban farms on improving food security in low-income communities. Much of the literature is theoretical, focused on the production potential of urban agriculture, while more work is needed to understand and overcome barriers to access and distribution among communities in need. We conclude with a set of recommendations for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers who seek to create spaces in cities for food justice, equity, access, and sovereignty.

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Family Nutrition Program Assistants' Perception of Farmers' Markets, Alternative Agricultural Practices, and Diet Quality

Cited by 11 publications

References 32 publications

Systematic Review of Factors Influencing Farmers’ Market Use Overall and among Low-Income Populations

Systematic Review of Factors Influencing Farmers’ Market Use Overall and among Low-Income Populations

Perceived Barriers and Facilitators of Farm-to-Consumer Retail Outlet Use Among Participants of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in Alabama

Does Urban Agriculture Improve Food Security? Examining the Nexus of Food Access and Distribution of Urban Produced Foods in the United States: A Systematic Review

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