Term:
Value-added agriculture
Definition:

Converts agricultural outputs into products of greater value; is increasing the economic value of an agricultural commodity through changes in genetics, processing or diversification; and is the process of increasing the consumer appeal of an agricultural commodity.; Value-added agriculture is a process of increasing the economic value and consumer appeal of an agricultural commodity. It is an alternative production and marketing strategy that requires a better understanding of the rapidly changing food industry and food safety issues, consumer preferences, business savvy, and team work.

Domain:
Agriculture
Source:
Michegan State University Extension, Web site, 2005 (http://web1.msue.msu.edu/valueadded/)
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