This study uses nationally representative data on the marketing of local foods to assess the relative scale of local … food marketing channels. This research documents that sales through intermediated marketing channels, such as farmers … marketing food locally are most prominent in the Northeast and the West Coast regions and areas close to densely populated urban …

Three-quarters of U.S. residents used the Internet to access information, education, and services in 2007. Broadband … Internet access is becoming essential for both businesses and households; many compare its evolution to other technologies now … enjoy widespread access to the Internet, they are less likely to have high-speed, or broadband, Internet access than their …