Agriculture in the United States - Wikipedia
WEBAgriculture is a major industry in the United States, which is a net exporter of food. [1] As of the 2017 census of agriculture, there were 2.04 million farms, covering an area of 900 million acres (1,400,000 sq mi), an average of 441 acres (178 hectares) per farm. [2]
Farming - USDA
WEBTo ensure that America remains the world leader in crop production, we conduct cutting-edge agricultural research. And to build a stronger agricultural economy for future generations, we work to improve both domestic and international markets, to create new income opportunities - like renewable energy - for America's producers, and to grow the ...
Agriculture in the U.S. - statistics & facts | Statista
WEBDec 18, 2023 · The United States is a major player in the global trade of agricultural products. In 2022, exports of agricultural products were worth some 196 billion U.S. dollars.
About the U.S. Department of Agriculture | USDA
WEBWe provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management.
US Agriculture Statistics and Data Trends - USAFacts
WEBFeb 24, 2023 · Find statistics and data trends about agriculture, including what is grown and where, the finances of America's farm businesses, and how many people work on American farms. We visualize, explain, and provide objective context using government data to help you better understand the state of the agriculture industry and America's food.
USDA releases 2022 Census of Agriculture data
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · In 2022, 116,617 farms sold directly to consumers, with sales of $3.3 billion. Value of sales increased 16% from 2017. The 105,384 farms with sales of $1 million or more were 6% of U.S. farms and 31% of farmland; they sold more than three-fourths of all agricultural products.
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USDA ERS - Ag and Food Statistics: Charting the Essentials
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Agriculture, food, and related industries contributed roughly $1.530 trillion to U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023, a 5.6-percent share. The output of America’s farms contributed $203.5 billion of this sum—about 0.7 percent of U.S. GDP.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - USAGov
WEBThe Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues.
Fast Facts About Agriculture & Food - American Farm Bureau …
WEBA whopping 40% of all food grown and produced in the U.S. is never eaten. About 20% of U.S. farm products by value are exported each year. Women make up 36% of the total number of U.S. farm operators; 58% of all farms have at least one female decision-maker.
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