County and City Data Book
County and City Data Book

Author: U.S. Census Bureau

Publisher: Commerce Department

Published: 2002-02

Total Pages: 1088

ISBN-13: 9780160428043

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The most comprehensive source of information about the individual counties and cities in the United States, featuring approximately 200 data items for all states and counties.

Census Catalog and Guide
Census Catalog and Guide

Author: United States. Bureau of the Census

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 596

ISBN-13:

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Includes subject area sections that describe all pertinent census data products available, i.e. "Business--trade and services", "Geography", "Transportation," etc.

Local Food Systems; Concepts, Impacts, and Issues
Local Food Systems; Concepts, Impacts, and Issues

Author: Steve Martinez

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2010-11

Total Pages: 87

ISBN-13: 1437933629

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This comprehensive overview of local food systems explores alternative definitions of local food, estimates market size and reach, describes the characteristics of local consumers and producers, and examines early indications of the economic and health impacts of local food systems. Defining ¿local¿ based on marketing arrangements, such as farmers selling directly to consumers at regional farmers¿ markets or to schools, is well recognized. Statistics suggest that local food markets account for a small, but growing, share of U.S. agricultural production. For smaller farms, direct marketing to consumers accounts for a higher percentage of their sales than for larger farms. Charts and tables.