Wisconsin is one of the most diverse agricultural production states in the nation, producing a variety of dairy, livestock, vegetables, crops, and nursery stock. Wisconsin’s climate, natural resources, agribusiness infrastructure and farm heritage keep Wisconsin one of the top ten ag states in the nation.

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Wisconsin agriculture generates more than $59.1 billion in economic activity. This includes the direct effect of agricultural production and processing that adds value to farm products. It also includes agriculture’s ripple effect on the economy.

Wisconsin agriculture provides almost 353,991 jobs, which is 10 percent of the state’s workforce.

This comes from a study conducted by University of Wisconsin-Extension. You can read the research report, "Agriculture and the Wisconsin Economy" on line at http://www.uwex.edu/ces/ag/wisag/

Other Links

• Visit the Wisconsin Agricultural Statistics Service web site for more facts and reports on Wisconsin agriculture.
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• The Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom web site provides resource materials for teachers to help elementary students learn more about our modern agricultural system. Click here to go to the Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom web site.
• Get some Fun Facts on Wisconsin Agriculture.
• The American Farm Bureau Federation publishes a colorful Farm Facts brochure for you to learn more about American agriculture.