A Community Analysis Of Fresh Food Programs In New Castle County, Delaware
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2016-05
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University of Delaware
Abstract
This study analyzes community preferences regarding fresh food programs in
New Castle County, Delaware. During the summer of 2015, a paper survey with
thirteen questions was administered to clients of farmer’s markets in Wilmington and
Hockessin, Delaware. Sixty-four patrons were selected at random and participated.
The study focused on interest in the following fresh food programs: nutrition classes,
neighborhood gardens, mobile markets, farmer’s markets, and cooking classes. The
locations in which the survey was distributed were categorized into three types:
“business center,” “farmer’s market,” and “service center.” Survey data was then
analyzed using Excel and JMP to determine whether there existed a statistically
significant relationship between proposed programs and location.
Due to limitations in survey distribution, results were not statistically
significant. Despite this, results of the study indicate the desire for more diverse fresh
food programming in the county. A summary of the five fresh food programs is
provided in the conclusion of the survey and methods of implementation are
discussed. Through assessment of desired community programs, the study is useful to
local government and/or social services seeking to establish future fresh food
community programs in New Castle County, Delaware.
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delaware, new castle county, fresh food programs, community