To promote the importance of California agriculture to the U.S. economy and society by developing teaching materials promoting agriculture for students in grades kindergarten through 12 in California schools.
Project Number: 00-01-023
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Public Policy
ARI Member Campus: California State University, Fresno
Director: Torrico, Lonna
To measure the economic impact on the local community level of visitors to the Morro Bay State Park and City of Morro Bay. Also included in the research will be a study on the interrelations between the two attractions.
Project Number: 00-03-018
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Public Policy
ARI Member Campus: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Director: Hendricks, William (Bill)
To address the feasibility of forming a cooperative of wheat growers in California. Benefits would include the capture of marketing margins from other stages of the marketing channel, gain from improved and marketing, and increased market access.
Project Number: 00-03-027
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Public Policy
ARI Member Campus: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Director: Noel, Jay
To use marketing research to determine public attitudes toward the grape and wine industry near Edna Valley and Arroyo Grande, California. Industry growth has led to both negative and positive reactions from segments of the community.
Project Number: 00-03-062
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Public Policy
ARI Member Campus: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Director: Wolf, Marianne
To educate educators on food safety issues and improved food processing methods. Information will help educators advise the public and rally support for vital new foods and technologies.
Project Number: 00-04-014
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Public Policy
ARI Member Campus: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Director: Meskin, Mark
To 1) analyze conversion of prime agricultural land in selected counties to other uses; 2) develop resource information outlining development options; and 3) develop a performance-based model onsite sewage treatment ordinance that can be used throughout California to help preserve agriculture and rural families.
Project Number: 00-05-020
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Public Policy
ARI Member Campus: California State University, Chico
Director: Johns, Mitchell
To examine the dynamics and potential effects of selected public welfare program changes on Selma and Parlier, California. These public welfare program changes are anticipated declines in federal support payments for recipients of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, and diminished state support for subsidized childcare, respectively.
Project Number: 01-01-009
Funding Round: 2 (2000-2001)
Research Focus Area: Public Policy
ARI Member Campus: California State University, Fresno
Director: Hannah, Mark
To bring together elected officials and policy experts to research issues of land use, water use and the environment and produce policy recommendations for the California Legislature. Issue resolutions will have the best of both worlds, combining creativity and acceptability.
Project Number: 01-04-040
Funding Round: 2 (2000-2001)
Research Focus Area: Public Policy
ARI Member Campus: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Director: Greene, Lyn
To provide a source of support and study for schools and teachers who are interested in garden-based education. Conferences, workshops, sharing, and integration of garden-based themes with science, nutrition, mathematics, social studies and language arts will enhance K-8 education.
Project Number: 01-04-044
Funding Round: 2 (2000-2001)
Research Focus Area: Public Policy
ARI Member Campus: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Director: Perry, Peggy
Project Number: 01-05-030
Funding Round: 2 (2000-2001)
Research Focus Area: Public Policy
ARI Member Campus: California State University, Chico
Director: Nelson, Chuck
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