Introduction fo Food Assessment Project
4 Elements of the Food System - Data Presented at Open House Meetings
1. Inputs to Agriculture
Natural Resources CSU Handout- water
- land use trends
- agriculture production expenditures
- economic impact
2. Agriculture Production
Crops/Livestock- farm production trends
- market value of crops sold
- county agricultural profiles
- evolution of farm markets
3. Processing, Distribution, Marketing
Tracking Our Food Dollars CSU Handout- retail vs direct-to-consumer markets
- Northern Colorado's food economy
- share of dollars spent on local produce
- food buyer values
4. Public Health, Nutrition, Food Security
Food Security and Food Access CSU Handout- distance to food markets
- food assistance programs
- trends in obesity and cardiovascular disease
- economic cost of health outcomes