A Community Analysis Of Fresh Food Programs In New Castle County, Delaware
| Author(s) | Rauch, Kristen | |
| Date Accessioned | 2016-09-19T17:04:33Z | |
| Date Available | 2016-09-19T17:04:33Z | |
| Publication Date | 2016-05 | |
| Abstract | This study analyzes community preferences regarding fresh food programs in New Castle County, Delaware. During the summer of 2015, a paper survey with thirteen questions was administered to clients of farmer’s markets in Wilmington and Hockessin, Delaware. Sixty-four patrons were selected at random and participated. The study focused on interest in the following fresh food programs: nutrition classes, neighborhood gardens, mobile markets, farmer’s markets, and cooking classes. The locations in which the survey was distributed were categorized into three types: “business center,” “farmer’s market,” and “service center.” Survey data was then analyzed using Excel and JMP to determine whether there existed a statistically significant relationship between proposed programs and location. Due to limitations in survey distribution, results were not statistically significant. Despite this, results of the study indicate the desire for more diverse fresh food programming in the county. A summary of the five fresh food programs is provided in the conclusion of the survey and methods of implementation are discussed. Through assessment of desired community programs, the study is useful to local government and/or social services seeking to establish future fresh food community programs in New Castle County, Delaware. | en_US |
| Advisor | Steven E. Hastings | |
| Program | Natural Resource Management | |
| URL | http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/19615 | |
| Publisher | University of Delaware | en_US |
| Keywords | delaware | en_US |
| Keywords | new castle county | en_US |
| Keywords | fresh food programs | en_US |
| Keywords | community | en_US |
| Title | A Community Analysis Of Fresh Food Programs In New Castle County, Delaware | en_US |
| Type | Thesis | en_US |