AgFact Day #22
Today’s farmers produce 262% more food with 2% fewer inputs (labor, seeds, feed, fertilizer, etc.), compared with 1950.
Agfact provided by the American Farm Bureau Federation
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Veggie Facts
Agfact #14
California produced the most vegetables in United States, which accounted for 48% of the nation’s value of fresh vegetables.
- Fresh vegetables and melon production totaled 43.5 billion in 2010
- In terms of production, three leading vegetables are tomatoes, lettuce, and onions
- In the United States, more tomatoes are consumed than any other single fruit or vegetable!
- The U.S. remains a net importer of fresh and processed vegetables
