Report: 29% of US jobs tied to ag

Thirty food and agriculture groups have released the sixth annual Feeding The Economy report, a historic farm-to-fork economic analysis revealing how these sectors influence the local and broader United States economies.

Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s study highlights how the industries remained resilient to provide Americans with jobs, economic opportunities and safe food.

The report’s findings show that seven percent of the nation’s economy and 29 percent of American jobs are linked to the food and agriculture sectors, either directly or indirectly. Amidst the global supply chain and inflation crises, these sectors also exported $182.91 billion worth of goods, helping the U.S. maintain its position as a leading player in global agriculture. In 2021 these sectors contributed a total of $3.01 trillion to the U.S. economy.