Model how much regional acreage is required to meet institutional foodservice and retail demand. Built for food hub operators and supply chain planners. USDA NASS Illinois yield data · year-round blended model.
Local sourcing target
30%
of total demand sourced from regional farms
Acres required
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acres
Set:
Scenarios
Demand inputs
Assumes ~1 lb edible food per meal across all categories
Waste / pack-out factor
Typical: 10–15% produce · 5–10% protein · 5% grain
Category split (must total 100%)
✓ Splits total 100%
Crop mix — select what you're sourcing
Based on Tulip Tree Gardens / Chicagoland aggregator product list
🌿 Produce
🥩 Protein
🌾 Grain & pantry
Crop allocation — % of category volume
Results — full demand baseline (100%)
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Total acres (100%)
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Acres at local target
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Total lbs / yr
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Active crops
Crop
Cat.
Lbs/yr (net)
Yield lb/ac
Acres (100%)
Acreage share
Farm count at local target (30%)
Farm count = local acres ÷ avg farm size in each tier
