Where our food is grown
A look at the top 10 states for U.S. food production
Of the nation’s 313 million residents, less than 1 percent identify themselves as farmers. So, where is all of our food coming from? It’s probably no surprise to Californians that the Golden State is the No. 1 producing state. Woohoo! Here are the top 10, ranked in terms of cash receipts:
1. California
2. Iowa
3. Nebraska
4. Texas
5. Minnesota
6. Illinois
7. Kansas
8. Wisconsin
9. Indiana
10. North Carolina
Source: www.ers.usda.gov