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What does the World Food Summit define as food security?
What does the World Food Summit define as food security?
Which U.S. agency measures three different levels of food security?
Which U.S. agency measures three different levels of food security?
What does 'very low food security' mean according to the USDA?
What does 'very low food security' mean according to the USDA?
What percentage of food insecurity was estimated in Mississippi in 2011?
What percentage of food insecurity was estimated in Mississippi in 2011?
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During which historical period did organized efforts to feed the hungry begin in the United States?
During which historical period did organized efforts to feed the hungry begin in the United States?
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What were the main menu items at the soup kitchens and breadlines set up during the Great Depression?
What were the main menu items at the soup kitchens and breadlines set up during the Great Depression?
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What tactic does Amy use to differentiate her prices at the farmers' market?
What tactic does Amy use to differentiate her prices at the farmers' market?
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How do the young farmers in Vermont described in the text approach growing their businesses?
How do the young farmers in Vermont described in the text approach growing their businesses?
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What prompted the start of a second farmers' market at a low-income senior housing project?
What prompted the start of a second farmers' market at a low-income senior housing project?
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How did the market managers help customers unfamiliar with certain produce?
How did the market managers help customers unfamiliar with certain produce?
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What strategy did POS implement to educate customers about meal preparation with fresh food products?
What strategy did POS implement to educate customers about meal preparation with fresh food products?
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What was the key lesson learned that led to changes in the program according to the text?
What was the key lesson learned that led to changes in the program according to the text?
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What should be avoided when analyzing the cost of local food compared to 'regular' food?
What should be avoided when analyzing the cost of local food compared to 'regular' food?
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In terms of potato production, why do Idaho potatoes generally cost less than locally grown potatoes in other states?
In terms of potato production, why do Idaho potatoes generally cost less than locally grown potatoes in other states?
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Why do local apples from Washington State have a comparative advantage over apple-challenged locations?
Why do local apples from Washington State have a comparative advantage over apple-challenged locations?
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What is a key reason why Idaho potatoes generally cost less than locally grown potatoes in other states?
What is a key reason why Idaho potatoes generally cost less than locally grown potatoes in other states?
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Why might local food from certain regions be more expensive than locally grown food?
Why might local food from certain regions be more expensive than locally grown food?
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What characteristic can give local producers an advantage over regions with less ideal growing conditions?
What characteristic can give local producers an advantage over regions with less ideal growing conditions?
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What is a potential benefit of consuming local food, as mentioned in the text?
What is a potential benefit of consuming local food, as mentioned in the text?
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Why has local food been accused of being elitist according to the text?
Why has local food been accused of being elitist according to the text?
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What relationship has recent research found between local food sales and obesity rates?
What relationship has recent research found between local food sales and obesity rates?
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Why might consuming local food be considered a bargain for society, even if it costs more?
Why might consuming local food be considered a bargain for society, even if it costs more?
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What is a distinguishing factor between pricing structures for local vegetables and large-scale agricultural commodities?
What is a distinguishing factor between pricing structures for local vegetables and large-scale agricultural commodities?
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What is a potential impact of increasing access to and consumption of local foods, as mentioned in the text?
What is a potential impact of increasing access to and consumption of local foods, as mentioned in the text?
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What is driving the growth of local food systems?
What is driving the growth of local food systems?
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Which sector has shown the most noticeable increase in purchasing locally produced foods?
Which sector has shown the most noticeable increase in purchasing locally produced foods?
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Why is fresh produce considered the core of local food system growth?
Why is fresh produce considered the core of local food system growth?
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Which type of farms represent about 6 percent of all U.S. farms?
Which type of farms represent about 6 percent of all U.S. farms?
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In which of the following institutions is there less available data regarding local food purchasing?
In which of the following institutions is there less available data regarding local food purchasing?
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Where are local foods increasingly available 'one step removed' from the farmer?
Where are local foods increasingly available 'one step removed' from the farmer?
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