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Local Use of Survey Data: Impact of Research Findings on Farmer's Markets

University of California

Sandra A. Nelson

University of California

Researchers lack adequate feedback on the utilization of their findings at the local level. Following an earlier study of farmers' markets with dual objectives of contributing to theory and practice, a 4-year follow-up was undertaken to document the flow of information that occurred and if and how the results were used. The follow-up indicated that the research was utilized far more at the local level than was known to the researchers, and that much of the usage involved public relations and promotion activities, rather than policy formation and guidance.

Human Relations, Vol. 38, No. 3, 233-245 (1985)
DOI: 10.1177/001872678503800303


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