Agriculture industry conveyor systems

Agriculture is the world's largest industry, employing more than one billion people and generating over $1.3 trillion worth of food annually.

Pasture and cropland occupy around 50 percent of the Earth's habitable land and provide habitat and food for a multitude of species.

Sustainable agriculture practices can preserve and restore critical habitats, help protect watersheds, and improve soil health and water quality.

About 25% of U.S. farm products by value are exported each year.

The United States sells more food and fiber to world markets than it imports, creating a positive agricultural trade balance.

86% of U.S. agricultural products are produced on family farms or ranches.

About 2 million farms dot America's rural landscape, and 98% are operated by families—individuals, family partnerships, or family corporations.

Agriculture, food, and related industries contributed 5.4 percent to U.S. gross domestic product and provided 10.4 percent of U.S. employment.

The output of America's farms contributed $164.7 billion to the economy—about 0.7 percent of U.S. GDP.

Agriculture plays a crucial role in food production and employment, and sustainable agriculture practices can preserve and restore critical habitats, help protect watersheds, and improve soil health and water quality.

The demand for efficient, sustainable agricultural practices is at an all-time high. The industry must harness technological innovations to meet these demands. For example, precision farming and advanced machinery are now being used to enhance productivity, ensure food security, and reduce environmental impact.