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Farmer satisfaction and short food supply chains
Stevens Azima1, Patrick Mundler1
1Université Laval, Québec, QC Canada.
Agriculture and Human Values
|June 26, 2023
Summary
Family farm labor with low opportunity costs may not always increase net revenue or economic satisfaction, especially in short food supply chains. Further research is needed on farmer job satisfaction in these channels.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Economics
- Sociology of Agriculture
Background:
- A commentary questioned the economic benefits of family farm labor with low opportunity costs.
- This response addresses that commentary within the context of short food supply chains (SFSCs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a nuanced perspective on the relationship between family labor, opportunity costs, and farmer economic satisfaction.
- To examine the impact of SFSC sales share on farmer job satisfaction.
- To highlight the need for further research into farmer occupational satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- The study responds to a prior publication, offering a theoretical and contextual analysis.
- It examines the effect size of SFSC sales on farmer job satisfaction.
Main Results:
- Increased reliance on family labor with low opportunity costs does not automatically guarantee higher net revenue or economic satisfaction in SFSCs.
- The proportion of total farm sales from SFSCs has a measurable effect on farmer job satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- The economic benefits of family labor in agriculture require a nuanced understanding, particularly within alternative marketing systems like SFSCs.
- Understanding the drivers of occupational satisfaction for farmers in SFSCs is crucial for sustainable agricultural systems.
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