Every year, the Feeding the Economy report provides a comprehensive look at the full economic footprint of U.S. food and agriculture.
Among the report’s biggest takeaways is that food and agriculture support $10.4 trillion in total U.S. economic output, representing about 20 percent of all economic activity.
The sector supports almost 29 million jobs, or roughly 30% of total U.S. employment, even though on-farm jobs account for less than 2%.
Food and agriculture generate over $1.3 trillion in tax revenue, reinforcing their role as a foundation of local, state, and federal economies.
Maintaining domestic food and agriculture production helps anchor jobs, income, and economic activity within the United States.
The report highlights a broad reality: agriculture is not just one sector of the overall economy, but it is a foundational driver of economic activity, supporting millions of jobs, trillions in output, and significant tax revenue across every state.
