Unit outcomes addressed in this Assignment:  Explore consumption and production data for vegetables Course outcome assessed/addressed in this Assignment: NS430-3: Discuss various influences on whole foods production. Instructions  Explore the vegetable data provided by the USDA Economic Research Services regarding per capita use (consumption) and production trends located at http://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/crops/vegetables-pulses.aspx. You are looking to find information on trends in vegetable production and consumption. Read the overview provided by ERS and then click on the link for “Vegetable and Pulses Data;” from here click on either “Data by Commodity” for specific vegetables or “Outlook Tables.” Use this data to summarize trends for vegetable production or consumption.  Provide a 1-page overview of these statistics. Highlight the average consumption of specific vegetables and whether this average has been increasing or decreasing in recent years. Has the production (area harvested by vegetable) for these vegetables followed consumption trends?  In your summary, include your thoughts on the various influences on whole foods production that impact these trends. Requirements  The expectation is for this Assignment to be a 1 page, APA formatted paper with references as appropriate. Please be sure to download the file “Writing Center Resources” from Doc Sharing to assist you with meeting APA expectations for written assignments.