Definition of the Term “Market”

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Introduction to Marketing Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement University of California, Davis 431.T 1 Definition of the Term “Market” • Generally, the term means a place where items are bought and sold.

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Page 1: Definition of the Term “Market”

Introduction to Marketing

Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement

University of California, Davis431.T 1

Definition of the Term “Market”

• Generally, the term means a place where items are bought and sold.

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Introduction to Marketing

Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement

University of California, Davis431.T 2

Definition of the Term “Marketing”

• All steps and processes in getting the product from the producer to the consumer.

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Introduction to Marketing

Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement

University of California, Davis431.T 3

Factors Involved in the Marketing Process

• Transportation

• Packaging

• Pricing

• Promoting

• Processing

• Storage

• Financing

• Retailing

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Introduction to Marketing

Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement

University of California, Davis431.T 4

Who Is Involved in the Agricultural Marketing System?

• Farmers (Producers)

• Consumers

• Agribusiness– Wholesalers– Retailers– Transporters

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Introduction to Marketing

Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement

University of California, Davis431.T 5

Economic Factors Affecting the Marketing System

• Supply and Demand– Price - Costs of related goods– Surplus - Changes in consumer tastes – Shortage - Costs of inputs– Competition