Food Production & Agriculture
We hope you're hungry. There's a lot to take in.
Minnesota's leading food products sector sprouted in the state because the industry is rooted in our agricultural history. From farm to table, Minnesota is a food production and agriculture powerhouse.
Our Data Says It All
Minnesota’s food & agriculture industry continues to lead in the U.S.
- # of establishments: 5,245
- GDP contribution: $21.4 billion
- Exported goods: $9.1 billion
- Sector employment: 125,050 jobs
#4
in total agriculture exports
#5
in crops
#7
in total agriculture production
#2
in food product patents per capita
Sources:
Establishments, GDP contribution, employment: Lightcast (2024).
Top exported goods: U.S. Department of Agriculture (2023, latest data).
Rankings: Minnesota Department of Agriculture: (2023, latest data).
Here are some of the most successful food & agriculture companies headquartered or operating in Greater Minnesota
To see a full list, use this tool
Marketing Materials
Our mission is to enhance all Minnesotans’ quality of life by equitably ensuring the integrity of our food supply, the health of our environment, and the strength and resilience of our agricultural economy.