This indicator tracks the total number of farmland acres in the region that support food for direct human consumption. The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines “direct consumption” as the totals found in these categories: orchards, peanuts, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and vegetables. This data excludes community gardens and other entities not counted in the Census of Agriculture.
| Header | Definition |
|---|---|
YEAR |
Year of observation |
FARM_ACRES_HUMAN_CONS |
Acres of farmland used to harvest produce for direct human consumption |
ACTUAL_OR_TARGET |
Actual if the record is from observed data; Target if it is an ON TO 2050 target |
Source: CMAP analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Census of Agriculture
Geography: Seven-county CMAP region