Abstract
American Indian populations have low produce intake compared to other ethnic groups and higher rates of diet-related chronic diseases. Programs linking farmers to their community (Farm-to-Table) are an innovative way to alter the food environment. We interviewed Navajo farmers (n = 20), storeowners (n = 7), and non-governmental organization representatives (n = 4) to better understand local farming practices and the potential of a Farm-to-Table program to increase produce intake. Barriers to participation in a Farm-to-Table program included lack of water, insufficient help, and exotic species. Participants expressed concern about high obesity rates and voiced support for a Farm-to-Table program if barriers could be adequately addressed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 393-409 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Ecology of Food and Nutrition |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2011 |
Keywords
- American Indian
- Farming
- Formative research
- Fruit and vegetable intake
- Qualitative research
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine (miscellaneous)
- Food Science
- Ecology