Is Local Food More Expensive? A Grand Rapids Case Study

Presentation Type

Poster/Portfolio

Presenter Major(s)

Economics, Spanish

Mentor Information

Aaron Lowen

Department

Seidman - Economics

Location

Henry Hall Atrium 18

Start Date

11-4-2012 9:00 AM

Keywords

Environment, Social Science, Sustainability

Abstract

Is locally produced food more expensive than non-locally produced food? As Americans become more aware of how their food is produced and where it is sourced, this question becomes more pertinent. This study compares prices for local fruits and vegetables, sold at the Fulton St. Farmers Market in Grand Rapids, with prices for non-local (national or international) products offered at area supermarkets in late summer/early fall 2011. Although there is a common perception that local food costs more, results indicate that local food - in peak season - is often less expensive than its non-local counterpart.

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Is Local Food More Expensive? A Grand Rapids Case Study

Henry Hall Atrium 18

Is locally produced food more expensive than non-locally produced food? As Americans become more aware of how their food is produced and where it is sourced, this question becomes more pertinent. This study compares prices for local fruits and vegetables, sold at the Fulton St. Farmers Market in Grand Rapids, with prices for non-local (national or international) products offered at area supermarkets in late summer/early fall 2011. Although there is a common perception that local food costs more, results indicate that local food - in peak season - is often less expensive than its non-local counterpart.