Brief #1 White Paper: Collaborative Aggregation & Marketing of Local Farm Food: A Qualitative Analysis of Farmers' Collaboration Strategies

Authors

Evan England, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
Rachel Filippone, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
Hannah Stokes-Ramos, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
Cindy (Luyue) Zheng, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
Olivia Burton, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
Analena Bruce, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow

Abstract

This white paper presents research findings from a comparative case study of four Collaborative Aggregation and Marketing Models: Local Harvest, a cooperative non-profit, farmer-owned, and certified organic CSA, Three River Farmers Alliance, an online food hub and regional distributor, Vernon Family Farm Store, an on-farm, year-round store that aggregates from local farms, and Fresh Start Farms, a food hub, farmers’ market, and CSA operated by the nonprofit Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success.

Department

Center for Social Policy in Practice

Publication Date

Winter 2026

Document Type

Article

Recommended Citation

England, Evan, Rachel Filippone, Hannah Stokes-Ramos, Cindy (Luyue) Zheng, Olivia Burton, and Analena Bruce. 2026. Brief #1: Collaborative Aggregation & Marketing of Local Farm Food: A Qualitative Analysis of Farmers' Collaboration Strategies [White paper]. Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire.