Literature on the conversion to organic farming is scattered. However, both the conversion of
farmers to organic farming and of consumers to organic food are the driving forces for the …

Veganism is the subject of an increasingly diverse body of social scientific research, yet it
remains relatively understudied in geography. Meanwhile, contemporary cultural …

This dissertation reports on a seminal study of the genesis, development, and current
character of organic production in California. It shows that the recent boom in organic …

A role for green niches has risen to prominence in the environment and innovation literature.
The role of idealistic enthusiasts in the creation of sustainability initiatives in niches is widely …

Under the banner of food justice, the last few years has seen a profusion of projects focused
on selling, donating, bringing or growing fresh fruits and vegetables in neighborhoods …

Sustainable consumption is gaining in currency as a new environmental policy objective.
This paper presents new research findings from a mixed-method empirical study of a local …

Central to the development of green lifestyles is the consumption of foods that by dint of their
status as chemical–free, locally produced and/or free of genetically modified ingredients …

What does the rise of organic food as a social phenomenon mean politically? What political
impact does this form of consumption have on society? Is it a small and unimportant “blip” in …

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This study aims to enhance our understanding of the organic food supply chain among
practitioners, academicians and researchers by underlining the major factors affecting the …