Chapter 2: Goals & Data
Goal 1: Consumption of Vermont-produced food by Vermonters and regional consumers will measurably increase.
Goal 1 encourages increased consumption of local and regional food products in order to increase the "farm share" of each food dollar going to farmers; to incentivize more local and regional food production; to increase local food access for all Vermonters and regional consumers; to protect the working landscape; maintain and build social capital; and encourage healthy eating habits.
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Population Indicators: Total Local Food Sales in Vermont Increased from $114 million in 2010 to $310 million in 2017
Population Indicators: Value of Local Food Purchases by Category 2014-2017
Population Indicators: Value of Local Food Purchases by Destination 2014-2017
Population Indicators: National Restaurant Association Survey Shows that Local Sourcing Makes Up Most of Top Ten Culinary Trends from 2014 to 2017
Population Indicators: New England Direct Sales Increased as a Percent of Total Sales from 1997 to 2012
Population Indicators: The Number of Farms Selling Directly to Consumers and the Value of Direct Sales Increased Across Vermont Counties from 1997 to 2012
Population Indicators: Growth in Direct Sales Slowed from 2007 to 2012 Across Vermont
Population Indicators: New England Farm Income from Agritourism and Direct Sales Increased from 2007 to 2012
