A publicly available dashboard is developed and discussed as an alternative, time-efficient approach to extension education, reflecting an intersection of survey design methods, statistical analysis, and web application development. The dashboard targets consumer behavior in the U.S. meat sector and serves as a dynamic and easily accessible source of market information for users with unique data needs and limited time. An overview of the dashboard and examples of its value to industry professionals are provided.

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