Date of Award
9-28-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Agriculture, MSA
First Advisor
Paul Armah
Committee Members
Calvin Shumway; David Agnew; Paul Armah
Call Number
LD 251 .A566t 2016 S58
Abstract
Across the region of Northeastern Arkansas row crop production has become the staple of agricultural production. This study evaluates potential economic impacts on the NEA region that may result from diversifying into vegetable crop production. Five vegetables, Okra, Southern Peas, Snap Beans, Summer Squash, and Sweet Potatoes are evaluated. The evaluations entail analyses of potential regional economic impacts, using IMPLAN 3.0. The results exhibit strong multiplier effects and economic contributions in the region to output, employment, value-added, and income generation. The results also show that vegetable production can be an important source of indirect and induced economic activities in the NEA region. These indicate that vegetable production can have positive impacts and linkages in the region’s economy and may not be ignored in developing economic strategies for the region.
Rights Management
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Angelia D., "The Economic Impact of Vegetable Production in Northeast Arkansas" (2016). Student Theses and Dissertations. 648.
https://arch.astate.edu/all-etd/648
