SATISFACTION EVALUATION OF MILK HANDLERS BY SOUTHERN U.S. DAIRY FARMERS

Dave M. Sayers, Richard L. Kilmer, Jonq-Ying Lee and Anouk M. Flambert

Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 1996, vol. 28, issue 2, 9

Abstract: An ordered probit model is used to investigate the factors that determine post-choice satisfaction of southeastern U.S. dairy farmers with their milk handlers. The impact on farmer satisfaction of milk handler attributes, farm/farmer characteristics, and farm location is tested. Results support the hypothesis that mailbox price and the quality of service provided by milk handlers have a positive effect on satisfaction levels. Bargaining-operating cooperatives are negatively associated with farmer satisfaction when contrasted against independently owned milk handlers and bargaining-only cooperatives. Choice and the ability to switch milk handlers are also important determinants of farmer satisfaction.

Keywords: Livestock; Production/Industries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1996
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