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This study peeked into understanding the factors that determine household food security status among farmers in
Zango-Kataf and Kachia local government areas of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Using random sampling, data were
obtained from 150 farmers from a population of 1503 in four (4) communities, with the aid of structured
questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Logit regression model and descriptive statistics. Household size (1%),
dependency ratio (1%), use of consumption credit (10%), membership of association (5%), access to markets (10%),
and annual health expenditure on family (10%) were found to be the most determining variables for household food
security status. The study equally observed that, of the sampled farmers, 74% of them were found to be food secured,
while 26% were not. The intensification of enlightenment campaigns and programs on birth control measures and the
benefits of small household size is therefore recommended. Food buying cooperation in line with saving money by
pooling food purchases, and where consumer cooperative is workable, it could be looked into to enhance food
accessibility. The government intervention in community healthcare facilities to providing at least basic, primary
health care for farmers so as not to allow ill-health impede production activities of farmers, is also recommended.
Keywords: Household food security, Determinants, Farmers, Zango-Kataf, Kachia, Kaduna state.