Food and agriculture generate 20 percent of all U.S. economic activity

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 percent of total U.S. employment, even though on-farm jobs account for less than two percent. 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.