Compared to Distribution

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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

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Farmers Market Density

Measurement Period: 2018

Filter: none (all Counties)

This indicator shows the number of farmers markets per 1,000 population. A farmers market is a retail outlet in which vendors sell agricultural products directly to customers.

Why is this important?

Farmers markets provide a way for community members to buy fresh and affordable agricultural products while supporting local farmers. Farmers markets often emphasize good nutrition and support consumers to cook healthier meals and maintain good eating habits. A diet comprised of nutritious foods, in combination with an active lifestyle, can reduce the incidence of heart disease, cancer and diabetes and is essential to maintain a healthy body weight and prevent obesity.

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County: Santa Cruz

0.04

markets/ 1,000 population

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture - Food Environment Atlas
Measurement period: 2018
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: November 2020

Filter(s) for this location: State: California

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