- h - 



Okla. Marketing Pecans in Oklahoma * To (i) describe and 

 analyze trends in economic variables affecting pecan 

 industry and interpret trends in terms of their probable 

 impact on State industry over various periods; (2) measure, 

 by statistical procedure, the major factors affecting demand 

 for Oklahoma pecans and interrelations thereof; (3) learn 

 present marketing organizations, facilities, methods and 

 practices used in moving pecans from producer to retail 

 consumer; (U) make preliminary investigation of feasibility 

 and desirability of making a detailed cost and efficiency 

 study of pecan shelling plants; and (£) analyze effects of 

 specific modifications in present marketing organization, 

 facilities, methods or practices in terms of uiarketing 

 efficiency, market outlets and market stability, and returns 

 to growers. 



Agr. Econ. 977 



P. R. Marketing of Citrus Fruits in Puerto Rico . To (l) analyze 

 and evaluate the present system of marketing citrus fruits 

 in Puerto Rico; (2) point out weaknesses and strong points 

 of the system; and (3) offer definite conclusions and recom- 

 mendations to the industry. 



Agr. Econ. and Rur. Sociol. 89 (SM-U) 



P. R. Marketing of Pineapples in Puerto Rico . To (l) analyze 

 and evaluate methods, practices, and facilities for marketing 

 pineapples; and (2) ascertain and appraise major problems 

 in selling the fruit in local and export markets, and offer 

 solutions to problems. 



Agr. Econ. and Rur. Sociol. 92 



R. I. An Economic Appraisal of the System of Marketing Fruits 

 and Vegetables in Rhode Island ', To (1) learn nature and 

 importance of various market outlets for vegetables in State; 



(2) discover and analyze reasons for market price differentials 

 between locally-grown and shipped- in fruits and vegetables; 



(3) appraise physical, economic, and social factors affecting 

 production and marketing of local fruits and vegetables; 



and (U) suggest reorganization possibilities for market and 

 industry, or suggest additional research needed to make 

 re commendations • 



Agr. Econ. M-110 



