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Item Open Access An overview of Coloradans' perceptions of agriculture(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2017-02) Thilmany, Dawn, author; Chriestenson, Chad, author; Martin, Michael, author; Sullins, Martha, author; Jablonski, Becca, author; Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Colorado State University, publisherStarting in 1996, the Colorado Department of Agriculture identified the need to better understand how: a) the citizens of Colorado viewed the agricultural industry as a whole; b) the public perceives emerging policies meant to support or influence the role of agriculture in Colorado; and c) and how the Department's own programs were valued. In 2016, as they have every five years since 1996, they partnered with Colorado State University to frame a survey that would evaluate the public's attitudes about such issues as food prices, food safety, pesticide use, environmental practices, wildlife and agriculture, animal welfare, land use, population growth and agricultural land preservation, among other things. This report has a particular focus on how a respondent's history and depth of experience in agriculture may influence their opinions on several key issues.Item Open Access Coloradans' perceptions about land and water resources for agriculture(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2017-02) Sullins, Martha, author; Thilmany, Dawn, author; Chriestenson, Chad, author; Martin, Michael, author; Jablonski, Becca, author; Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Colorado State University, publisherThis survey on Colorado Attitudes about Food and Agriculture highlights several key findings with respect to Coloradans' perceptions about and priorities for agricultural land and water use.Item Open Access Food security and access in northern Colorado(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2010-10) Sullins, Martha, author; Phillips, Megan, author; Sloan, Melanie, author; Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Colorado State University, publisherFood security is a complex issue: limited resource households, distance to food markets and other barriers to securing adequate, safe and nutritious foods all combine to create a food landscape that may not be conducive to good health in our communities. Recent data from the Northern Colorado region suggest there is increasing need for food assistance from government, community and school programs. Data on food assistance, food stamps outlays, and reduced/free school lunch eligibility are consistent in illustrating increased need for programs to mitigate food insecurity during this economic downturn. Community gardens and efforts to "map" food assets are explored as new approaches to improve access to raw foods and appropriate food market outlets for those who might otherwise have their dietary choices constrained by what is readily available.Item Open Access Health outcomes(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2010-10) Sullins, Martha, author; Thilmany-McFadden, Dawn, author; Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Colorado State University, publisherColorado has had the lowest adult obesity rate in the U.S., but is worsening from its status a decade ago. Because of the perceived link between food access, behavior and consumption, exploring connections between the food system and health/nutrition is warranted. The region has shown only slight improvement in two indicators of improved health behaviors—consuming enough fruits and vegetables and adequate physical activity—and all improvements made were in Weld County. Given some limited improvement in health outcomes, and evidence that targeted community programming was effective in Weld county, there may be reason to consider food system issues in future public health discussions.