Characteristics of farm-to-college programs (based on survey data)
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
Program start date (184 responses) | |
| Average | 2003 |
| Median | 2004 |
| Earliest | 1970 |
Estimated amount spent annually per school on local farm products |
|
| Average | $488,571 |
| Total | $59,117,093 |
Food Service operation type (314 responses) |
|
| Self-operated | 38% |
| Contract-managed | 62% |