Tag: Domestic food production

According to the USDA, imports account for an average of about one-fifth of all food consumed in the United States. This highlights that the two main sources of food for US are domestic agricultural production and an increasingly crucial, diverse network of imports from around the globe.

According to the World Bank, physical food availability is one of the four main dimensions of food security, which is determined by the levels of food production, stock levels, and net trade. This article will delve into the precise definition of food availability, its core components, and how it differs from the broader concept of food security.