The indicator shows information about orchards. Data reported include the number of farms with acres harvested and the total number and percentage of acres in orchards harvested. The USDA Census of Agriculture defines land in orchards as containing bearing age and nonbearing age fruit trees, citrus or other groves, vineyards, and nut trees of all…
This indicator reports the number of SNAP-authorized food stores as a rate per 10,000 population. SNAP-authorized stores include grocery stores as well as supercenters, specialty food stores, and convenience stores that are authorized to accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. Source US Department of Agriculture, USDA – SNAP Retailer Locator, 2025.Additional data analysis by…
Endangered species are those plants and animals that have become so rare they are in danger of becoming extinct. Threatened species are plants and animals that are likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Source US Fish and Wildlife Service, Environmental Conservation Online System, 2024….
This indicator reports the percentage of the population with low food access. Low food access is defined as living more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket, supercenter, or large grocery store. Data are from the 2019 Food Access Research Atlas dataset. This indicator is relevant because it highlights populations…
This indicator reports the percentage of the low income population with low food access. Low food access is defined as living more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket, supercenter, or large grocery store. Data are from the April 2021 Food Access Research Atlas dataset. This indicator is relevant because…
Source US Department of Agriculture, Census of Agriculture, 2022. Source Description The Census of Agriculture is the leading source of facts and figures about American agriculture. Conducted every five years, the Census provides a detailed picture of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. It is the only source of uniform, comprehensive…