Industry StrengthAgribusiness
Greater Jefferson County boasts a vibrant agribusiness community
Jefferson County's fertile soil, favorable climate and strong agricultural infrastructure make it an ideal location for farming and agribusiness. With more than 950 farms covering nearly 200,000 acres, agriculture plays a pivotal role in our local economy.
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Greater Jefferson County has a $2 billion agricultural economy with more than 7,000 jobs linked to agriculture and agribusiness. The area’s large and diverse agriculture industry supports many processing and food manufacturing businesses, and is home to green technologies, including wind turbines and manure digesters.
Leading agricultural products include eggs, dairy, grain, soybeans and peas. In addition, the area is home to agribusinesses doing cutting edge work, including Ab E Manufacturing, a facility in Waterloo designed to help accelerate market entry for science-driven animal health and nutrition discoveries from entrepreneurial scientists.