Food Insecurity and Environmental Issues in Texas

What did the Texas Department of Agriculture report link to food insecurity in Texas?

• Economic recession

• Climate change

• Urbanization

• Technological advancements

What environmental issue is strongly associated with 'climate instability' according to the report?

• Air pollution

• Soil loss

• Deforestation

• Ocean acidification

What was the estimated financial impact of livestock sales due to the drought in Texas?

• Nearly $1 million

• Nearly $2.7 million

• Nearly $5 million

• Nearly $10 million

What does the report recommend to help improve water quality and soil health?

• Increasing urban development

• Creating more food forests

• Reducing agricultural land

• Building more dams

What legislative action is suggested to address food insecurity in Texas?

• Reducing taxes on luxury goods

• Expanding online delivery options for food assistance

• Increasing funding for public transportation

• Building more shopping malls

What is the minimum wage in Texas according to the document?

• $17.44 an hour

• $7.25 an hour

• $10.00 an hour

• $15.00 an hour

What percentage of U.S. farm products by value are exported each year?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

According to the USDA, how much are agricultural exports expected to reach in fiscal year 2023?

• $100 billion

• $150 billion

• $200 billion

• $250 billion

How many people can one American farm produce enough food to feed annually?

• 100 people

• 166 people

• 200 people

• 250 people

By what percentage did exports of U.S. farm and food products to FTA partner countries increase during the 2003-2013 period?

• 50%

• 100%

• 130%

• 150%