Economic Contribution of Missouri Agriculture and Forestry: 2021 Update
In a 2021 update to a 2016 analysis of the economic contribution of agriculture and forestry within Missouri, DIS found that agriculture and forestry continue to be a significant driver of economic activity within Missouri.
In 2021, agriculture, forestry, and related industries in Missouri are estimated to contribute:
- $34.9 billion in value added
- 456,618 jobs
- $93.7 billion in output
- $31.8 billion in household income
Of the $34.9 billion in total value added and 456,618 jobs derived from agriculture, forestry, and related economic activity:
Crop production and related industries contributed:
- $5.4 billion in value added
- 81,095 jobs
Livestock production and related industries contributed:
- $9.5 billion in value added
- 155,425 jobs
Other agriculture industries contributed:
- $15.0 billion in value added
- 167,409 jobs
Forestry and related industries contributed:
- $4.9 billion in value added
- 52,690 jobs
The Results
Compared to the previous study conducted in 2016, the economic contribution of agriculture, forestry, and related industries in Missouri has increased significantly:
- Value added contribution increased by $1.9 billion ($33.0 billion in 2016)
- Jobs contribution increased by 78,386 (378,232 in 2016)
- Output contribution increased by $5.3 billion ($88.4 billion in 2016)