production data for vegetables
Unit 3 [NS430: Whole Foods Production]
Assignment Details and Rubric
Unit outcomes addressed in this Assignment:
Explore consumption and production data for vegetables
Course outcome assessed/addressed in this Assignment:
NS430-3: Discuss various influences on whole foods production.
Instructions
Explore the vegetable data provided by the USDA Economic Research Services regarding per capita use (consumption) and production trends located at http://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/crops/vegetables-pulses.aspx. You are looking to find information on trends in vegetable production and consumption. Read the overview provided by ERS and then click on the link for “Vegetable and Pulses Data;” from here click on either “Data by Commodity” for specific vegetables or “Outlook Tables.” Use this data to summarize trends for vegetable production or consumption.
Provide a 1-page overview of these statistics. Highlight the average consumption of specific vegetables and whether this average has been increasing or decreasing in recent years. Has the production (area harvested by vegetable) for these vegetables followed consumption trends?
In your summary, include your thoughts on the various influences on whole foods production that impact these trends.
Requirements
The expectation is for this Assignment to be a 1 page, APA formatted paper with references as appropriate.
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Submitting Your Work
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Unit 3 [NS430: Whole Foods Production]
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Unit 3 Assignment Grading Rubric = 60 points
Assignment Requirements Points possible
Points earned by student
Demonstrate the ability to find and use appropriate USDA data.
0–15
Highlight average consumption and/or production data for vegetables grown in the United States during specific periods of time.
0–15
Identify trends in the production or consumption of vegetables.
0–15
Discuss various influences on whole foods production.
0–15
Total (Sum of all points)
Points deducted for spelling, grammar, and/or APA errors.
Adjusted total points
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