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08.08.2022

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Probability is Different Than Propensity

Probability. It’s a noun, and from dictionary.com, we know probability is “the extent to which...

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08.01.2022

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The Time Value of Money

You can’t navigate your way online, or into a public place of any kind for...

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07.25.2022

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“Farm Policy” Extends Far Beyond the Farm Gate

U.S. Agricultural Policy is commonly referred to as “Farm Policy”. According to the USDA’s Economic...

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07.18.2022

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U.S. Resident Support for More/Less Spending on USDA Budget Categories

The Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability (CFDAS)’s Consumer Food Insights work by Dr....

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07.11.2022

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Everything is Just Math

We talk a lot about data-driven decision making on Consumer Corner, because there are many...

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07.04.2022

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Support for Food Policies, Funding, Taxes and Laws

Food policies, especially changing policies about taxation or regulation, are often hotly debated. The Center...

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06.27.2022

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The Queen and Me – What I Learned about Leadership from the Honeybees

In a previous Consumer Corner, I discussed my personal foray into beekeeping. Last summer, I...

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06.20.2022

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What do Consumers Believe About Food and Food Systems?

Following our previous looks into food expenditures and the sustainability index, this week we continue...

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06.13.2022

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Is American Food Purchasing Sustainable?

Following last week’s dive into food expenditures, we’re continuing with the Center for Food Demand...

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06.06.2022

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Diving into Food Expenditures

Here on Consumer Corner, we cover topics from final food products like the market and...

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