Food Production & Agriculture

Hope you’re hungry — there’s a lot to take in.

Minnesota’s leading food production sector has flourished thanks to the state’s deep agricultural roots. From farm to table, Minnesota continues to stand out as a powerhouse in both food production and agriculture.

The 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

#2 Food Product Patents Per Capita

#4 in Total Agriculture Exports

#5 in Crops

#7 in Total Agriculture Production

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).

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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.

Thom Petersen, Commissioner, Department of Agriculture