North Carolina Farm Facts From the 2017 Census of Agriculture

Discover 5 facts about North Carolina agriculture from the latest census.

Rachel Graf
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The 2017 Census of Agriculture, released earlier this year, shows the state of agriculture around the country. Here are some of its findings about North Carolina agriculture, the state's No. 1 industry:

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The total market value of farm products in North Carolina is $12.9 billion.

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Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service

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