Focusing on agriculture's impact on local economy
Released 2-1-17.
Pictured (from left) Boyd Arthur, Sam Goodman, Tim Selvey, David Botts
​The focus was on agriculture and its impact on the Lawrence County economy when Farm Bureau visited the County Commission Feb. 1, 2017. They shared some impressive figures: "Ag, forestry and related industries support 3,536 jobs in Lawrence County. Additionally, these industries contribute $1 billion in sales, which translates to $243.5 million in added value to the area after $777.8 million worth of inputs are purchased. Of this $243.5 million, $138.9 million is comprised of labor income. Tax revenues generated ... are $46 million."
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Farm Bureau listed the overall top three contributors (ranked by value-added) as:
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Beef cattle ranching and farming
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Cheese manufacturing
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Dog and cat food manufacturing
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Information from Missouri Department of Agriculture, Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri Agricultural & Small Business Development Authority.
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