Chapter 2: Goals & Data

Goal 7: Local food production—and sales of local food—for all types of markets will increase.

What kind of food does Vermont--and New England--produce? How much food does the region produce? What is the market value of agricultural production in Vermont and New England?

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Population Indicators: The Number of New England Farms is the Highest it has Been Since 1964

Population Indicators: The Number of Farms in Vermont Increased from 1997 to 2012

Population Indicators: The Number of Farms Increased for Most Vermont Counties from 1997 to 2012

Population Indicators: Market Value and Composition of New England's Agricultural Production Reveals Dependency on VT Milk, CT Nurseries, and ME Potatoes

Population Indicators: New England Agricultural Sales by Category by State (2007, 2012)

Population Indicators: Market Value of Agricultural Production Increased in Vermont and Maine but Decreased in the Rest of New England from 1997 to 2012

Population Indicators: Market Value of Agricultural Production in New England is Concentrated in a Few Categories (2012)

Population Indicators: Market Value of Agricultural Production in New England is Concentrated in a Few Categories (2007, 2012)

Population Indicators: New England Agricultural Sales by Category by County (2007, 2012)

Population Indicators: Vermont is Ranked Number 1 for Organic Farms as a Percent of Total Farms (2012)

Population Indicators: A Small Percent of Farms Accounted for a Large Percent of Sales from 2002 to 2012

Population Indicators: Vermont Mainly Produces Dairy and Dairy-Related Products (2002-2014)

Population Indicators: Vermont Mainly Produces Corn, Milk, and Hay (2002-2014)

Population Indicators: Vermont is the Largest Maple Syrup Producer in the United States (1992-2013)

Performance Measurement: To increase the number of acres in food production, the diversity of foods produced, and the overall amount of food produced in Vermont.

Additional Indicators -Show Additional Indicators & Performance Measurements

CategoriesData Source
Acreage, Yield, Production by Crop (Most recent) USDA NASS Agricultural Review
Acreage, Yield, Production by Crop (2002-2011) USDA NASS New England Agricultural Statistics, 2011
Acreage, Yield, Production by Crop (2007) USDA 2007 Census of Agriculture
Milk Production (2002-2011) USDA New England Agricultural Statistics, 2011
Apple Production (2011) USDA NASS New England Fruits and Vegetables, 2011 Crop
Apple Production (2002-2010) USDA NASS New England Agricultural Statistics, 2011
Sweet Corn (2002-2011) USDA NASS New England Agricultural Statistics, 2011
Fresh Market Fruits, Vegetables, and Berries (2007-2011) USDA NASS New England Fruits and Vegetables, 2011 Crop
Maple Syrup Production (2009-2012) USDA NASS New England Agricultural Statistics, Maple Syrup 2012
Honey Production (2002-2011) USDA NASS New England Agricultural Statistics, 2011
Cattle and Calves (2002-2011) USDA NASS New England Agricultural Statistics, 2011
Chicken Production (2002-2011) USDA NASS New England Agricultural Statistics, 2011
Layers and Eggs (2002-2011) USDA NASS New England Agricultural Statistics, 2011
Hogs and Pigs (2002-2011)  USDA NASS New England Agricultural Statistics, 2011 
Sheep, Lamb, and Goats (2003-2012)  USDA NASS New England Agricultural Statistics, 2011 
Dry Hay, (2002-2011)  USDA NASS New England Agricultural Statistics, 2011 
Hay Forage (2002-2011) USDA NASS New England Agricultural Statistics, 2011
Field Corn (2002-2011) USDA NASS New England Agricultural Statistics, 2011