A Phenomenological Inquiry into Producers' Experiences Growing Organic Produce

Authors

Amanda Olbrick Marabesi, University of Georgia
Kathleen D. Kelsey, University of Georgia

Volume

57

Issue

5

DOI

10.34068/joe.57.05.06

Abstract

Global population growth necessitates increasing food production while reducing the environmental impact of intensive agriculture. Organic production can address this need; however, organic producers lack the Extension support needed to advance their practice. Using phenomenological design, we explored how organic producers experience growing organically. We report factors relevant to producers' decision to grow organically, their experiences with adopting organic practices, and the alignment of their philosophical stances with the concept of growing organically. Participants would benefit from Extension programs targeted toward organic agriculture. We propose an Extension model to support producers in becoming more effective and efficient at growing organically.

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Recommended Citation

Marabesi, A. O., & Kelsey, K. D. (2019). A Phenomenological Inquiry into Producers' Experiences Growing Organic Produce. The Journal of Extension, 57(5), Article 6. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.57.05.06