(NAFB) The U.S. grain and feed industry is a major driver of jobs and economic activity across rural America. That’s the message from a new study just released by the National Grain and Feed Association. NGFA President and CEO Mike Seyfert says the study quantifies the industry’s reach.
The analysis, conducted by John Dunham and Associates, found there are nearly 9,700 grain and feed facilities across the country. Those facilities directly employ more than 175,000 workers who earn, on average, more than 84,000 dollars a year. Seyfert says the ripple effects extend far beyond those jobs.
The study also provides a state-by-state breakdown of jobs and economic output. Seyfert says that data will help members of Congress and local officials understand the importance of grain and feed in their districts.
NGFA launched a new website alongside the report, where people can download fact sheets and explore the data on a state and congressional-district level. For more information, visit NGFA dot org.
