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Agriculture is the single largest employer in the world
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About 11% of U.S. farmers are serving or have served in the military
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One U.S. farm feeds 166 people annually
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There are 914 million acres of farmland just in the U.S.
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An acre of land is about the same size as a football field
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Ninety-nine percent of all U.S. farms are owned by individuals, family partnerships, or family corporations
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Nearly everything we eat and wear is a product of agriculture
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Wheat is the most popular grain directly consumed by Humans
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Wheat is grown in 42 states in the United States
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The average American eats just under 140 pounds of potatoes every year
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In 2023, $174.9 billion worth of American agricultural products were exported around the world
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Americans celebrate holidays with food, spending a total of nearly $14 billion each year
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Farm and ranch families comprise less than 2% of the U.S. population.
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