This project will assess the effects of contract farming on household diets and child nutrition in the Western Province of Kenya. The diets of families that engage in contract farming will be compared with those who do not. The project will help resolve questions concerning the effects of commodity production on subsistence agriculture and the effectiveness of contract farming in promoting economic development.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
8706689
Program Officer
Thomas J. Baerwald
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1988-05-01
Budget End
1990-01-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1987
Total Cost
$60,000
Indirect Cost
City
Blacksburg
State
VA
Country
United States
Zip Code
24061