Understanding the Food System: How it Works and When it Doesn't

Transcript of Understanding the Food System: How it Works and When it Doesn't

Understanding the Food System: How It Works and When It Doesn’t

Robyn KrockValley Vision

Valley Vision is a nonprofit consultancy that tackles economic, environmental and social

issues. Our vision is a prosperous and sustainable region for all generations.

A coalition formed to link efforts throughout the Capital region working to: • increase access to healthy foods in

underserved communities, • increase associated educational

opportunities• support the viability of agriculture

By linking efforts & working together we hope to: • Have a stronger voice to affect policy

and systems change• Create stronger programs through

knowledge transfer and sharing best practices

FARMS and RANCHES

Post-Harvest Facilities

Manufacturers/Processors

Shippers

Brokers

Wholesalers

RetailersDirect Markets Food Services,

InstitutionsRestaurants,

CaterersFood Banks, Community

Programs

CONSUMERS

Product Flow

Flow of Product Story

LEGEND

Production

Consumption

Production

Consumption

Processing

Distribution

Waste

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Production

Consumption

Processing

Distribution

Waste

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FARMS and RANCHES

Post-Harvest Facilities

Manufacturers/Processors

Shippers

Brokers

Wholesalers

RetailersDirect Markets Food Services,

InstitutionsRestaurants,

CaterersFood Banks, Community

Programs

CONSUMERS

Product Flow

Flow of Product Story

LEGEND

$ $ $ $

Scenario: Two parent family with a baby. Have free childcare from a relative for half of each day, so one parent works part-time at minimum wage--$8/hour. Other parent works full-time at $10/hour.

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Sample Monthly Budget

Monthly Net IncomeIncome (1st job) $1,473Income (2nd job) $624Other Income $0Monthly Net Income Total $2,097

Monthly ExpensesSavings $0 Mortgage/RentCar PaymentCar/Home InsuranceHealth InsuranceCable/PhoneElectric/GasGas (car)OtherMonthly Expenses Total

Monthly Spending After Set Exp.

Monthly ExpensesSavings $0 Mortgage/Rent $760Car PaymentCar/Home InsuranceHealth InsuranceCable/PhoneElectric/GasGas (car)OtherMonthly Expenses Total

Median rent for 1-bdr apt in Sac

Monthly ExpensesSavings $0 Mortgage/Rent $760Car Payment $150Car/Home InsuranceHealth InsuranceCable/PhoneElectric/GasGas (car)OtherMonthly Expenses Total

Monthly ExpensesSavings $0 Mortgage/Rent $760Car Payment $150Car/Home Insurance $100Health InsuranceCable/PhoneElectric/GasGas (car)OtherMonthly Expenses Total

Monthly ExpensesSavings $0 Mortgage/Rent $760Car Payment $150Car/Home Insurance $100Health Insurance $100Cable/PhoneElectric/GasGas (car)OtherMonthly Expenses Total

Assuming they can get this rate under the ACA. If not, add at least $200 or no health insurance.

Monthly ExpensesSavings $0 Mortgage/Rent $760Car Payment $150Car/Home Insurance $100Health Insurance $100Cable/Phone $150Electric/GasGas (car)OtherMonthly Expenses Total

Two cell phones, no land line.

Monthly ExpensesSavings $0 Mortgage/Rent $760Car Payment $150Car/Home Insurance $100Health Insurance $100Cable/Phone $150Electric/Gas $110Gas (car)OtherMonthly Expenses Total

Monthly ExpensesSavings $0 Mortgage/Rent $760Car Payment $150Car/Home Insurance $100Health Insurance $100Cable/Phone $150Electric/Gas $110Gas (car) $120OtherMonthly Expenses Total

Based on average miles driven per year. One car, two working adults = transportation costs are likely higher.

Monthly ExpensesSavings $0 Mortgage/Rent $760Car Payment $150Car/Home Insurance $100Health Insurance $100Cable/Phone $150Electric/Gas $110Gas (car) $120Other $100Monthly Expenses Total

The myriad other little things that come up.

Monthly ExpensesSavings $0 Mortgage/Rent $760Car Payment $150Car/Home Insurance $100Health Insurance $100Cable/Phone $150Electric/Gas $110Gas (car) $120Other $100Monthly Expenses Total $1,590

Monthly Spending After Set Exp. $507

Food for 2 adults and a baby, diapers, clothes for a growing child, household items, out-of-pocket medical expenses, car repairs, etc.

Production

Consumption

Processing

Distribution

Waste

Government regs & $$

Government regs

Government regs & $$

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP, EBT, CalFresh, food stamps)

$1 = $1.79

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Changing the Food System

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Change From Within

Establishing new policies and regulations that support a healthy, sustainable food system• Subsidizing “specialty crops”• Creating incentive programs to

encourage grocery stores in food deserts

• Putting limits on marketing of unhealthy food to kids

Educating consumers about low-cost, healthy food options

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Creating an Alternative Food System

• Teaching people to grow their own food in community and home gardens• Supporting development of a locally-sourcing

food aggregation and distribution facility• Increasing access to

farmer’s markets and farmstands

• Education, education, education

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• There’s no magic pill.

• There are multiple strategies for addressing these issues and all are necessary.

• Wherever you can step in and help is needed.

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Robyn Krockrobyn.krock@valleyvision.org

916-325-1630

Understanding the Food System: How it Works and When it Doesn't

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