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La. Economic Advantages and Disadvantages of Sizing Sweet 



Potatoes . To determine economic advantages and disadvantages 

 of sizing sweet potatoes and indicate desirable procedure. 

 Agr. Econ.> Hort. 807 (SM-8) 



La. Merchandising Louisiana Fruits and Vegetables . To 



(1) ascertain effect of different sizes and shapes, qualities, 

 and varieties of product on consumer demand in retail stores; 



(2) determine preference and expectations of consumers for 

 certain stages of preparation of the product for final use; 



(3) survey present methods of displaying fresh fruits and 

 vegetables at retail; (k) evaluate relative effectiveness 

 of different display techniques in attracting interest of 

 consumers; (5) determine preferences of consumers for bulk 

 vs. packaged product with or without a price differential; 

 and (6) determine type and size(s) of packages best suited 

 to specific products. 



Agr. Econ., Hort, 836 



La. Marketing Figs . To (l) improve and expand existing 



markets; (2) learn storage and handling requirements of 

 fresh figs. 



Hort., Agr. Econ. 97k 



La. Consumer Demand for Canned Sweet Potatoes and Qkra . 



To learn nature of present and potential demand for canned 

 sweet potatoes and okra so that growers, canners and whole- 

 sale and retail distributors may improve production and 

 marketing of same. 



Agr. Econ., Hort. ES 318 



Maine Improved Marketing Practices for Maine Processed Crops . 

 To (1) learn volume of retail sales for various qualities, 

 grades, styles, brands, sizes of containers and other allied 

 factors accompanied by prices of certain processed products 

 by present merchandising methods in selected Mew England 

 markets; and (2) suggest and test various methods and tech- 

 niques to increase sales and consumer satisfaction, and 

 maximize returns to producers. 



Agr. Econ. and Farm Mgt. £6 (NEM-16) 



Maine Development of Improved Methods on Merchandising Apples 

 in Retail Stores ! To learn (1) relative effectiveness of 

 certain methods of merchandising practices on sale of apples 

 by controlled experiments; and (2) amount of grade bruises 

 associated with methods of merchandising. 

 Agr. Econ. and Farm Mgt. $7 



