Knowledge and Awareness Levels of Agricultural Faculty Students Regarding Organic Agricultural Products
Chapter from the book: Doğan, H. & Baş, H. (eds.) 2025. Integrated Perspectives in Agriculture and Biology: Theory and Practice.

Zehra Meliha Tengiz
Yozgat Bozok University
Merve Ayyıldız
Yozgat Bozok University

Synopsis

People are turning to more eco-friendly options as the usage of chemical items rises and harms the environment. People are more interested in organic farming now since it protects the environment and encourages biodiversity. The organic product industry in Turkey is growing very quickly since more people are getting educated and have more money to spend. This study aims to determine the organic food consumption habits of students within the agricultural faculty. In March 2024, an online survey was performed with 341 students using the basic random sample method. Students were judged based on the amount of money they made each month, including scholarships and student loans. The results show that most students correctly what organic products are and what their logotype looks like. Also, 63.4% of students said that they get organic food. The most popular organic foods are fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Red meat and fowl are less popular.   Increased health knowledge, trust in inspections, and easy access to sales sites are the main factors that affect people's decisions to buy organic food. Students' purchasing habits for organic food and the reasons they buy it stay the same no matter how much money they make each month. As a result, it has been determined that students in agricultural faculties, who are seen as future experts in the field of agriculture, have a significant awareness and tendency towards organic products. Contrary to popular beliefs, wealth level does not greatly influence agriculture faculty students, indicating that knowledge and awareness are more essential in purchasing behavior. It is essential to put awareness-raising programs first and develop plans that include cheaper and more compactly packed items to make it easier for people on a budget, like students, to buy things.

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Tengiz, Z. M. & Ayyıldız, M. (2025). Knowledge and Awareness Levels of Agricultural Faculty Students Regarding Organic Agricultural Products. In: Doğan, H. & Baş, H. (eds.), Integrated Perspectives in Agriculture and Biology: Theory and Practice. Özgür Publications. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58830/ozgur.pub972.c3998

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December 13, 2025

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