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Food systems report volume FSR 10-01
Pub. Date
2010.
Description
Food security is a complex issue: limited resource households, distance to food markets and other barriers to securing adequate, safe and nutritious foods all combine to create a food landscape that may not be conducive to good health in our communities. Recent data from the Northern Colorado region suggest there is increasing need for food assistance from government, community and school programs. Data on food assistance, food stamps outlays, and...
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Food systems report volume FSR 10-02
Pub. Date
2010.
Description
Colorado has had the lowest adult obesity rate in the U.S., but is worsening from its status a decade ago. Because of the perceived link between food access, behavior and consumption, exploring connections between the food system and health/nutrition is warranted. The region has shown only slight improvement in two indicators of improved health behaviors -consuming enough fruits and vegetables and adequate physical activity- and all improvements made...
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Food systems report volume FSR 17-01
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
Colorado Department of Agriculture identified the need to better understand how: a) the citizens of Colorado viewed the agricultural industry as a whole; b) the public perceives emerging policies meant to support or influence the role of agriculture in Colorado; and c) and how the Department's own programs were valued.
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Food systems report volume FSR 17-02
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
Colorado attitudes about food and agriculture includes a few key points: 1) There is broad-based agreement that agriculture is an important part of Colorado's economy, and its quality of life and serves the state well in providing safe food at a reasonable cost. 2) There are some minor differences in the strength of support and confidence between those who live or were raised on a farm and those without such background. 3) Agricultural production...