North Carolina's agricultural industry, including food, fiber and forestry, contributes $70 billion annually to the State's economy, and accounts for 18% of the State's income, and employs over 17% of the work force.
North Carolina is one of the most diversified agriculture states in the nation. The state's 52,400 farmers grow over 80 different commodities, utilizing 8.6 million of the state's 31 million acres to furnish consumers a dependable and affordable supply of food and fiber.
North Carolina produces more tobacco and sweet potatoes than any other state and ranks second in Christmas tree cash receipts, and the production of hogs and turkeys. The state ranks seventh nationally in farm profits with a net farm income of over $3.3 billion. Net income per farm in the state is over $63,000. |
