Characteristics of farm-to-college programs (based on survey data)
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
Program start date (190 responses) |
|
| Average | 2003 |
| Median | 2004 |
| Earliest | 1970 |
Estimated amount spent annually per school on local farm products
|
|
| Average | $1,294,571 |
| Total | $159,232,293 |
Food Service operation type (320 responses) |
|
| Self-operated | 38% |
| Contract-managed | 63% |