Duke University: Rethinking How We Pay Farmers For Sustainable Crops
February 21, 2026
February 21, 2026
DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 21 -- Duke University issued the following news:
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Rethinking How We Pay Farmers For Sustainable Crops
A new study found that payments designed to support small farmers who are growing and harvesting certified organic foods may end up hurting the farmers and the demand for certified products.
The study, co-authored by Can Zhang, an associate professor of operations at the Fuqua School, notes that for decades, su . . .
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Rethinking How We Pay Farmers For Sustainable Crops
A new study found that payments designed to support small farmers who are growing and harvesting certified organic foods may end up hurting the farmers and the demand for certified products.
The study, co-authored by Can Zhang, an associate professor of operations at the Fuqua School, notes that for decades, su . . .