Are consumers really that interested in knowing where their food comes from?
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foodchat:
3 more minutes til Q1 goes up. As a reminder, this convo isn't necessarily about agreeing. Please keep it professional. #foodchat
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Please remember to use Q1 in advance of your responses for the first question. Q#s keep our archive in order for those reading. #foodchat
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lillinds:
Q1) Yes! For most things I really do care - especially if I'm using as ingridients to cook at home. #foodchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q1 Yes, though likely not quite as opinionated as we often see in the Twitterverse. #foodchat
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mygenovive:
Q1: think so, as ppl begin to learn diff btw eating processed & eating natural those questions become impt #foodchat
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eatingrules:
Q1) Many are, many aren't. I think it's one of the ways in which this country is becoming even more polarized. #foodchat
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bruceaking:
Q1 : Seems that some only want to know that their misinformed perceptions are accurate. Curious about that
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Jasper_C:
Q1) Knowing where your food comes from is a growing concern. Local food movements and farmers' markets have increased awareness. #foodchat
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foodchat:
Great job remembering Q1 in advance of the answers. Looking forward to seeing the many perspectives here. #foodchat
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FoodBlogga:
Q1: Consumer awareness has grown tremendously over the last couple yrs. However, it's geo selective. Hence "food deserts." #foodchat
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FoodBlogga:
Q1: I think @beans263 is right. It's hard and time-consuming for many people, esp those w/o access to quality markets and farmers. #foodchat
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eatingrules:
Q1) More people are starting to care about what's actually IN their food, but where it comes from is still less important. #foodchat
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BossyAcres:
Q1: #foodchat Hope ppl want to know where their food comes from-as problems cont. to arise w/ factory/corp farms, this awareness increases
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FarmerBillOhio:
Q1 Bill from OH here--some are, some just want what looks good at the mkt or in the store; some only care about cost. #foodchat
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beans263:
Q1 Even if we know where it came from, do we know what happened to it during processing? Maybe that is just as important? #foodchat
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SlowMoneyFarm:
RT @beans263: Q1 Even if we know where it came from, do we know what happened to it during processing? Maybe that is just as important? #foodchat
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foodchat:
RT @jasper_c: Q1) Knowing where your food comes from ... Local food movements and farmers markets have increased awareness. #foodchat
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AnnaJWagner:
Q1 To an extent I do. I love farmer's markets and support the organic co-op my family's milk goes to do, but otherwise buy cheap. #foodchat
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Jasper_C:
True RT @beans263: Q1 If we know where it came from, do we know what happened to it during processing? that is just as important? #foodchat
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foodchat:
RT @beans263 Q1 Even if we know where it came from, do we know what happened to it during processing? Maybe that just as important #foodchat
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KyFarmersMatter:
:-) Sry. Tired. Q1 Feels like s'times our meats need 2come w/their own biographies. Gets a lil old after awhile. Need timeouts :D #foodchat
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milkmaid58:
#foodchat Hi, Patricia from the Midwest, dairyperson. Q1 Average consumer- no. Concerned abt stretching food $ & convenience
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BossyAcres:
RT @Jasper_C: Q1) Knowing where your food comes from is a growing concern. Local food movements and farmers' markets have increased awareness. #foodchat
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samvance:
Q1 The cynics care how their food is made bc they think it's from a bad place. Unfortunately, they don't listen to the experts. #foodchat
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BG_garden:
Q1: I think the more people become aware of where their food is coming from they are growing their own! #foodchat < just sayin'>
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bruceaking:
Q1 Im curious about why consumrs accept that some perceptions are true when science sys otherwise, like organic being sustainable
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BossyAcres:
Q1: #foodchat I believe that it varies among population/geo/income groups, but there are many who will pay more to know their farmer #local
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farmmanagerdave: RT @foodchat: Q1 (via @TruffleMedia) Are consumers really that interested in knowing where their food comes from? #foodchat
SlowMoneyFarm: Q1 I hope so - waiting to hear others on this one! #foodchat
lillinds: RT @foodchat: Q1 (via @TruffleMedia) Are consumers really that interested in knowing where their food comes from? #foodchat
MenuDietitian: RT @foodchat: Q1 (via @TruffleMedia) Are consumers really that interested in knowing where their food comes from? #foodchat
SteakPerfection: RT @foodchat: Please remember to use Q1 in advance of your responses for the first question. Q#s keep our archive in order... #foodchat
mpaynknoper: RT @foodchat: Q1 (via @TruffleMedia) Are consumers really that interested in knowing where their food comes from? #foodchat
mygenovive: Q1: think so, as ppl begin to learn diff btw eating processed & eating natural those questions become impt #foodchat
eatingrules: Q1) Many are, many aren't. I think it's one of the ways in which this country is becoming even more polarized. #foodchat
CarrieOliver: @foodchat @TruffleMedia Q1 Yes consumers want to know esp. fresh food. Not all but enuf to matter. Desire for community a factor. #foodchat
bruceaking: Q1 : Seems that some only want to know that their misinformed perceptions are accurate. Curious about that #foodchat
cowartandmore: RT @eatingrules: Q1) Many are, many aren't. I think its one of the ways in which this country is becoming even more polarized. #foodchat
FoodBlogga: Q1: Consumer awareness has grown tremendously over the last couple yrs. However, it's geo selective. Hence "food deserts." #foodchat
KyFarmersMatter: q1 yes #foodchat
BossyAcres: Q1: #foodchat Hope ppl want to know where their food comes from-as problems cont. to arise w/ factory/corp farms, this awareness increases
FarmerBillOhio: Q1 Bill from OH here--some are, some just want what looks good at the mkt or in the store; some only care about cost. #foodchat
AnnaJWagner: Q1 To an extent I do. I love farmer's markets and support the organic co-op my family's milk goes to do, but otherwise buy cheap. #foodchat
BG_garden: @SteakPerfection Q1 : smart consumers are wanting to know where their food comes from! #foodchat
milkmaid58: #foodchat Hi, Patricia from the Midwest, dairyperson. Q1 Average consumer- no. Concerned abt stretching food $ & convenience
ThomsonVyrds: #foodchat Q1 & 7 #Consumers certainly interested in where their drinks come from.Constantly astounded - #s following a mid sized wine grower