Food and Agriculture Sectors Drive U.S. Economic Growth
The food and agriculture sectors are pivotal to the U.S. economy, supporting nearly 49 million jobs and generating $10.4 trillion in economic output, which accounts for about one-fifth of the nation's total production. The 2026 Feeding the Economy report highlights the extensive impact of these sectors, which extend beyond farming to include food manufacturing, transportation, and retail. Direct farm employment is relatively small, but the broader industry supports a significant portion of the U.S. workforce. The sectors also contribute over $3 trillion in wages, underscoring their importance to national economic stability. 
