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Answer questions based on the case study "Barb" information below.
Barb is an organic gardener and bee keeper.She obtains a lot of information on organic gardening and nutrition from the land grant agricultural university in the state in which she lives.She grows a variety of plant foods in her garden including corn,potatoes,peas,peppers,green beans,beets,and squash.Her garden is usually so productive that she cans some of her produce so that she can eat it during the winter months.Her bees not only do a great job pollinating her garden but also produce a substantial amount of honey each year.
-If Barb decided to expand her garden and sell her food to the general public as organic,which agency would certify her produce as organic?

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Analyze the effects of diversification and the pooling of risk on reducing economic uncertainty.

Evaluate the implications of changes in risk aversion on insurance markets and premiums.

Distinguish between the demanders and suppliers of insurance based on their attitudes towards risk.

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