Vertical Coordination of Agriculture in Farming-Dependent Areas

CAST papers are the foundation of CAST’s science communication work. Developed by expert-led task forces, these peer-reviewed publications translate agricultural science into trusted insights that inform policy, guide public understanding, and fuel CAST programs, dialogues, and educational initiatives.

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March 20, 2001
Issue Paper

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62300/93s7be89

Task Force Chairs

Luther G. Tweeten

Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics, The Ohio State University

Cornelia B. Flora

North Central Regional Center for Rural Development, Iowa State University

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Abstract

This CAST report provides policymakers, community leaders, and farmers with a guide to help weigh the advantages and disadvantages of contract farming and other forms of vertical coordination in agriculture. The report analyzes how vertical coordination in the food chain can change rural communities that have farming-dependent economies. The report also addresses the role of electronic commerce in rural development.

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