CLA’s Feeding the Economy Report Statement

In celebration of National Agriculture Day on March 19, the eighth annual Feeding the Economy report was released. This report is a historic farm-to-fork economic impact study that helps to estimate the direct and indirect economic contributions of the food and agriculture industries on jobs, wages, economic output, and business taxes.

CropLife America was proud to sponsor this report, along with 32 other food and agriculture groups.

CLA’s official statement on the report is below:

“With fewer people involved in the food value chain than ever before, reports like these are imperative to communicate to the general public and elected officials how essential the agriculture community is. The report provides an insight into the many workers and steps it takes to feed our communities and the contribution they all make to our economic well-being. The pesticide industry is proud to be an important part of providing a safe and healthy food supply.”

The full report can be found at www.FeedingTheEconomy.com.