1. Factors that affect the food supply Agriculture/Environment Ag – use of knowledge and skill to tend soil, grow crops and raise livestock. Envir- refers to such factors as air, water, soil, mineral resources and plants and animals. Interrelations between 2 affect survival of life on earth.

2. ECONOMICS Law of supply and demand

3. TECHNOLOGY Use of knowledge to develop improved methods for doing tasks A nutrient content artificial sweeteners such as sugar and subs. Fat replacers – cut fat, keep flavor (olestra)

4. AVALIABLITY Is it in season Does it grown in your part of the country

5. SAFETY

6. GOVERNMENT Laws govern way foods are grown, processed packaged and labeled. Exports/Imports 2 agencies USPA/ FDA