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Updated: April 4th, 2024 11:56

2022 journal article

A new food chain: Adoption and policy implications to blockchain use in agri-food industries

APPLIED ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES AND POLICY, 44(1), 324–349.

By: K. Guerra* & K. Boys n

author keywords: agri‐ food; blockchain; cryptocurrency; legislation; regulation
topics (OpenAlex): Blockchain Technology Applications and Security; Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 19, 2021

2022 article

The international trade of US organic agri-food products: export opportunities, import competition and policy impacts

Boys, K. A., Zhang, S., & Hooker, N. H. (2022, August 12). RENEWABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS, Vol. 8.

By: K. Boys n, S. Zhang* & N. Hooker*

author keywords: Agri-food products; equivalency agreements; international trade; organic
topics (OpenAlex): Organic Food and Agriculture; Global trade, sustainability, and social impact; Global trade and economics
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 13, 2022

2022 article

US agricultural university students' mental well-being and resilience during the first wave of COVID-19: Discordant expectations and experiences across genders

Ehmke, M. D., Katare, B., Kiesel, K., Bergtold, J. S., Penn, J. M., & Boys, K. A. (2022, February 5). APPLIED ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES AND POLICY, Vol. 2.

author keywords: Agricultural students; COVID-19 pandemic; Discrimination; Gender; Life satisfaction; Mental health; Remote teaching
topics (OpenAlex): COVID-19 and Mental Health; Resilience and Mental Health; Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 14, 2022

2021 journal article

A four-year observational study to examine the dietary impact of the North Carolina Healthy Food Small Retailer Program, 2017-2020

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 18(1).

By: S. Jilcott Pitts*, Q. Wu*, K. Truesdale*, A. Rafferty*, L. Haynes-Maslow n, K. Boys n, J. McGuirt*, S. Fleischhacker* ...

author keywords: Healthy corner stores; Food environment; Health policy; Food desert; Rural; Fruits and vegetables
MeSH headings : Adult; Consumer Behavior / statistics & numerical data; Costs and Cost Analysis; Cross-Sectional Studies; Diet / statistics & numerical data; Diet, Healthy / statistics & numerical data; Female; Food / economics; Food Quality; Food Supply / statistics & numerical data; Fruit; Health Behavior; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; North Carolina; Small Business / statistics & numerical data; Supermarkets; Vegetables
topics (OpenAlex): Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet; Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling; Nutritional Studies and Diet
TL;DR: Despite improvement in healthy food availability, there was a lack of apparent impact on dietary behaviors related to the HFSRP, which could be due to intervention dose or inadequate statistical power due to the serial cross-sectional study design. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 29, 2021

2021 journal article

A new president in the White House: implications for Canadian agricultural trade

CANADIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS-REVUE CANADIENNE D AGROECONOMIE, 69(1), 45–58.

By: J. Grant*, K. Boys n & C. Xie*

author keywords: Biden Presidency; US‐ Canada Relationship; Agricultural Trade
topics (OpenAlex): Global trade and economics; Canadian Policy and Governance; Agricultural Economics and Policy
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: March 15, 2021

2021 journal article

Craft beverage tourism development: The contributions of social capital

JOURNAL OF DESTINATION MARKETING & MANAGEMENT, 20.

By: W. Knollenberg n, C. Arroyo n, C. Barbieri n & K. Boys n

author keywords: Craft beverage tourism; Bonding social capital; Bridging social capital; Economic development; Qualitative inquiry
topics (OpenAlex): Wine Industry and Tourism; Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research; Culinary Culture and Tourism
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 8, 2021

2021 journal article

Perceived barriers and facilitators to participating in the North Carolina Healthy Food Small Retailer Program: a mixed-methods examination considering investment effectiveness

PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION, 24(18), 6555–6565.

By: K. Boys n, L. Haynes-Maslow n, J. McGuirt*, A. Ammerman*, E. Van Fleet n, N. Johnson*, C. Kelley*, V. Donadio* ...

author keywords: Food policy; Corner store; Storeowner; Nutrition legislation; Return-on-investment
MeSH headings : Commerce; Food; Food Assistance; Food Supply; Humans; North Carolina
topics (OpenAlex): Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations; Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet; Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
TL;DR: Examining factors facilitating and constraining implementation of, and participation in, the Healthy Food Small Retailer Program from the perspective of storeowners and measure and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of investment in the HFSRP reveals potential approaches to ensuring success and sustainability of the program. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 13, 2021

2021 journal article

Qualitative perspectives of the North Carolina healthy food small retailer program among customers in participating stores located in food deserts

BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 21(1).

By: L. Haynes-Maslow n, S. Pitts*, K. Boys n, J. McGuirt*, S. Fleischhacker*, A. Ammerman*, N. Johnson*, C. Kelley* ...

author keywords: Healthy corner store; Food policy; Nutrition legislation; Qualitative data collection and analysis; Customer perspectives
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Commerce; Food; Food Deserts; Food Supply; Fruit; Humans; North Carolina; Vegetables
topics (OpenAlex): Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet; Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations; Obesity and Health Practices
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 23, 2021

2021 journal article

The Gap between Perception and Reality: Obstacles to Public School Use of Produce from Small Local Farms in the Southeastern United States

HEALTH BEHAVIOR AND POLICY REVIEW, 8(1), 13–27.

By: K. Boys* & A. Fraser*

author keywords: child nutrition; farm-to-school; food safety; foodservice; school health; agriculture
topics (OpenAlex): Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
TL;DR: Challenges exist in procuring produce from small farms (eg, lack of coordinated ordering, delivery, and communications processes, insufficient availability of products, and limited value-added processing), but sourcing products directly from these farms is not as onerous as perceived to be. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 22, 2021

2020 journal article

Economic growth through entrepreneurship: Determinants of self-employed income across regional economies

PAPERS IN REGIONAL SCIENCE.

By: D. Willis*, D. Hughes*, K. Boys n & D. Swindall

author keywords: economic growth; entrepreneurship; income; self-employed
topics (OpenAlex): Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences; Firm Innovation and Growth; Labor market dynamics and wage inequality
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 30, 2019

2019 journal article

Benefits, Challenges and Trade-Offs: Buyer and Contract Characteristics Valued by Small Farm Suppliers to Wholesale Marketing Channels

JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS, 44(3), 605–623.

By: M. Barrowclough, K. Boys* & C. Carpio*

author keywords: fruits; mixed logit; specialty crops; vegetables; wholesaler; willingness to accept; willingness to pay
topics (OpenAlex): Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty (Web of Science)
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 30, 2019

2019 journal article

Do state‐owned enterprises benefit more from China's cereal grain tariff‐rate quota regime?

Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics, 67(4), 397–416.

By: C. Xie*, J. Grant* & K. Boys n

topics (OpenAlex): Global trade and economics; Firm Innovation and Growth; Energy, Environment, Economic Growth
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 30, 2019

2019 journal article

Food fraud: economic insights into the dark side of incentives

AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS, 63(4), 685–700.

author keywords: food fraud; international trade; consumer demand; lemons equilibrium; labeling; asymmetric information; welfare
topics (OpenAlex): Identification and Quantification in Food; Food Safety and Hygiene
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 4, 2019

2019 article

Organic innovation: The growing importance of private label products in the United States

CASE STUDIES IN FOOD RETAILING AND DISTRIBUTION, pp. 137–158.

By: X. Wang n, K. Boys n & N. Hooker*

topics (OpenAlex): Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing; Organic Food and Agriculture; Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 1, 2019

2019 journal article

Output and input bias effects of U.S. direct payments

Agricultural Economics, 50(2), 229–236.

By: S. Haque*, K. Foster*, R. Keeney*, K. Boys n & B. Narayanan*

author keywords: Direct payments; Technical change; Hicksian bias; Decoupling; Agricultural policy; GTAP; Factor bias; WTO
topics (OpenAlex): Agricultural Economics and Policy; Economics of Agriculture and Food Markets; Agricultural Innovations and Practices
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: March 18, 2019

2019 journal article

Putting Dollars to Waste: Estimating the Value of On-Farm Food Loss

Choices, 34(1). https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/283536/files/cmsarticle_671.pdf

By: R. Dunning, L. Johnson & K. Boys

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: November 21, 2020

2019 journal article

The Bright Side of the Generalized System of (Trade) Preferences: Lessons from Agricultural Trade

Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 44(1), 32–61.

By: A. Sharma, K. Boys* & J. Grant

topics (OpenAlex): Global trade and economics; Economics of Agriculture and Food Markets; Global Trade and Competitiveness
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 28, 2020

2018 journal article

Linking small fruit and vegetable farmers and institutional foodservice operations: marketing challenges and considerations

Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, 34(03), 226–238.

By: K. Boys n & A. Fraser*

author keywords: Food safety; food systems; fruit; institutional foodservice; insurance; marketing; traceability; vegetables
topics (OpenAlex): Organic Food and Agriculture; Urban Agriculture and Sustainability; Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: May 13, 2019

2017 journal article

Fostering rural and agricultural tourism: exploring the potential of geocaching

Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 25(10), 1474–1493.

By: K. Boys n, K. DuBreuil White* & G. Groover*

author keywords: Rural tourism; agritourism; community development; farm tourism; GIS; geocaching
topics (OpenAlex): Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development; Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management; Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Improving quality management: ISO 9001 benefits for agrifood firms

Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies, 7(1), 2–20.

By: A. Wilcock* & K. Boys n

author keywords: ISO 9001; South America; Developing countries; Supply chain management; Food industry; Quality management; Guyana
topics (OpenAlex): Quality and Supply Management; Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management; Outsourcing and Supply Chain Management
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Grain Consumption and Production in Virginia: A Trend and Spatial Examination

Agricultural Sciences, 07(04), 250–269.

By: P. Caffarelli*, G. Ferreira*, G. Groover* & K. Boys n

topics (OpenAlex): Organic Food and Agriculture; Agricultural Economics and Policy; Economics of Agriculture and Food Markets
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 28, 2020

2016 journal article

SUPPORTING LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT THROUGH FOOD PRICE PREMIUM DONATIONS: A POLICY PROPOSAL

Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 48(2), 192–217.

By: D. Willis*, C. Carpio* & K. Boys n

author keywords: Donation; food bank; local food system; locally grown; meat; produce; willingness to pay
topics (OpenAlex): Organic Food and Agriculture; Economic and Environmental Valuation; Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 8, 2020

2016 chapter

The Evolution of Local Foods: A Retrospective and Prospective Consideration

In M. Lang & J. Stanton (Eds.), The Meaning of Local Foods: A Food Marketing Management Perspective. Philadelphia, PA: The Institute of Food Product Marketing.

By: K. Boys & S. Blank

Ed(s): M. Lang & J. Stanton

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 26, 2021

2015 journal article

ALIGNMENT OF EFFORT: RECRUITMENT INTO UNDERGRADUATE AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED ECONOMICS PROGRAMS

Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 47(3), 382–410.

By: M. Espey* & K. Boys n

topics (OpenAlex): Diverse Educational Innovations Studies; Higher Education Research Studies; School Choice and Performance
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 8, 2020

2015 journal article

The Food Safety Modernization Act: Implications for U.S. Small Scale Farms

American Journal of Law & Medicine, 41(2-3), 395–405.

By: K. Boys n, M. Ollinger* & L. Geyer*

MeSH headings : Agriculture / legislation & jurisprudence; Food Safety; Foodborne Diseases / prevention & control; Humans; Legislation, Food; Liability, Legal; United States
topics (OpenAlex): Food Safety and Hygiene; Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology; Organic Food and Agriculture
TL;DR: The current treatment of small farms under FSMA is reviewed and some key impacts and implications of FSMA on these organizations are explored, with particular consideration to the unintended consequences of the Tester-Hagan Amendment and the unaddressed issue of liability for foodborne illness. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

What We Know and Don’t Know About the Economic Development Benefits of Local Food Systems

Choices, 30(1), 1–6. https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/199293

By: D. Hughes & K. Boys

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 26, 2021

2014 journal article

Improving integration of human resources into quality management system standards

International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, 31(7), 738–750.

By: K. Boys* & A. Wilcock*

author keywords: ISO 9001; People; Human resources; Business management standards; ISO 9004; Quality management system standards
topics (OpenAlex): Quality and Supply Management; Quality and Management Systems; Occupational Health and Safety Research
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 28, 2020

2014 journal article

Limehouse Produce: A Unique Wholesaler of Locally Sourced Produce

Journal of Food Distribution Research, 45(3), 58–67. https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/190896

By: D. Hughes, H. Crissy & K. Boys

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 26, 2021

2014 journal article

Reduce product counterfeiting: An integrated approach

Business Horizons, 57(2), 279–288.

By: A. Wilcock* & K. Boys*

author keywords: Counterfeiting; Piracy; Anti-counterfeiting; Quality management; Intellectual property rights (IPR); Luxury goods
topics (OpenAlex): Global trade, sustainability, and social impact; Intellectual Property and Patents; Outsourcing and Supply Chain Management
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 28, 2020

2013 journal article

A Regional Economics–Based Research Agenda for Local Food Systems

Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 9, 1–6.

By: K. Boys* & D. Hughes*

author keywords: impact analysis; social capital; quality of life; regional branding
topics (OpenAlex): Organic Food and Agriculture; Urban Agriculture and Sustainability; Rural development and sustainability
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 28, 2020

2013 journal article

Consumer willingness to pay for organic and locally grown produce on Dominica: insights into the potential for an “Organic Island”

Consumer willingness to pay for organic and locally grown produce on Dominica: insights into the potential for an “Organic Island.” Environment, Development and Sustainability, 16(3), 595–617.

By: K. Boys*, D. Willis* & C. Carpio*

topics (OpenAlex): Organic Food and Agriculture; Culinary Culture and Tourism; Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 28, 2020

2013 journal article

Food Product Liability Insurance: Implications for the Marketing of Specialty Crops

Choices, 28(4), 1–5. https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/161457

By: K. Boys

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 26, 2021

2011 journal article

Agricultural Trade and the GATT/WTO: Does Membership Make a Difference?

American Journal of Agricultural Economics, 94(1), 1–24.

By: J. Grant* & K. Boys*

author keywords: agricultural trade; GATT; WTO; gravity equation; panel data; intensive and extensive margin; F13; Q17
topics (OpenAlex): Global trade and economics; World Trade Organization Law; Global Trade and Competitiveness
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 28, 2020

2011 journal article

On the Road to Doha: How the WTO has Liberalized Agricultural Trade

Foreign Policy (The Global Magazine of News and Ideas). https://foreignpolicy.com/2011/04/18/on-the-road-to-doha/

By: J. Grant & K. Boys

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 26, 2021

2011 journal article

The economic impact of cowpea research in West and Central Africa: A regional impact assessment of improved cowpea storage technologies

Journal of Stored Products Research, 47(3), 147–156.

By: B. Moussa*, J. Lowenberg-DeBoer*, J. Fulton* & K. Boys*

author keywords: Cowpea; Storage; Technology; Impact assessment; Africa
topics (OpenAlex): Agricultural pest management studies; Agricultural Innovations and Practices
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 28, 2020

2007 journal article

Economic Replacement of a Heterogeneous Herd

American Journal of Agricultural Economics, 89(1), 24–35.

author keywords: herd decisions; livestock economics; livestock replacement
topics (OpenAlex): Pharmacological Effects and Assays
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 28, 2020

2007 journal article

The economic impact of cowpea research in Senegal: an ex-post analysis with disadoption

Agricultural Economics, 36(3), 363–375.

By: K. Boys*, M. Faye*, J. Fulton* & J. Lowenberg-DeBoer*

author keywords: cowpea; Senegal; storage; impact assessment; disadoption
topics (OpenAlex): Agricultural pest management studies; Agricultural Innovations and Practices; Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 28, 2020

2006 journal article

Use of ISO 9004:2000 and other business excellence tools in Canada

International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, 23(7), 828–846.

By: A. Wilcock*, S. Karapetrovic*, K. Boys* & P. Piche*

author keywords: Business excellence; Quality; Continuous improvement; Standards; Canada
topics (OpenAlex): Quality and Supply Management; Quality and Management Systems; Accounting and Organizational Management
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 28, 2020

2005 journal article

Evolution towards excellence: use of business excellence programs by Canadian organizations

Measuring Business Excellence, 9(4), 4–15.

By: K. Boys*, A. Wilcock*, S. Karapetrovic* & M. Aung*

author keywords: Business excellence; Organizational performance; Quality management; Canada
topics (OpenAlex): Quality and Supply Management; Quality and Management Systems; Innovation and Knowledge Management
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 28, 2020

2004 journal article

Is ISO 9004 a path to business excellence?

International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, 21(8), 841–860.

By: K. Boys*, S. Karapetrovic* & A. Wilcock*

topics (OpenAlex): Quality and Management Systems; Quality and Supply Management; Quality and Safety in Healthcare
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 28, 2020

Employment

Updated: February 6th, 2024 20:29

2014 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, US
Dept. of Agricultural and Resource Economics

2011 - 2014

Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Virginia, US
Dept. of Agricultural and Applied Economics

2009 - 2011

Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina, US
Applied Economics and Statistics

Education

Updated: January 2nd, 2020 00:16

Purdue University West Lafayette, US
Ph.D. Dept. of Agricultural Economics

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