Report: Food and agriculture drive one-fifth of nation's economy
Story Date: 11/28/2017

 

Source: SOUTHEAST FARM PRESS, 11/27/17


More than one-fifth -  20.4% - of the nation’s economy is linked, either directly or indirectly, to the food and agriculture sectors, according to a recent study commissioned by the Corn Refiners Association. The study also found that more than one-fourth of all American jobs - 28% - are similarly connected. Twenty-two food and agriculture organizations commissioned this research, available at http://www.feedingtheeconomy.com/.

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