A new study shows agriculture contributes $30.8 billion to the state’s economy, 24 percent of which is value-added agriculture. The study also breaks down employment numbers to show over 110,000 total jobs are affected by agriculture with labor income totaling over $7 billion. NDSU Vice President for Agricultural Affairs Greg Lardy says the study highlights how important agriculture is to the state. “This study give us a baseline to work with. When you think about the importance of agriculture, there’s a huge impact on employment and the economy.” Lardy says ag leaders can utilize this study when making better policy decisions.
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