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County of Kent issued the following announcement on Mar 23.
It's National Agriculture Day! As one of the oldest industries in the state, agriculture is more than just crops and commodities, it encompasses many different areas like research and innovation, agribusiness and production, agricultural education, and agritourism.
Did you know:
•36,400+ jobs in West Michigan's food and beverage manufacturing sector
•The Grand Rapids MSA experienced a 10-year industry growth rate of 45%, outpacing the national average by more than 25%
•West Michigan produces 1/3 of Michigan's total agricultural sales
•West Michigan is home to 274 food and beverage manufacturing establishments, 194 of which are located in the Grand Rapids MSA
•2nd most agriculturally diverse state in the nation with over 300+ products
Original source can be found here.
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