Minnesota Agriculture

A robust industry from the beginning, Minnesota agriculture is showing no sign of slowing down. From top crops to thriving agribusinesses to agricultural education, this important sector is continuing to grow and support the state’s economy. Home to 65,531 farms spread across just over 25 million acres of land, the North Star State’s industry provides more than 300,000 jobs for Minnesotans.

Minnesota makes an impact across the country with several top crops. The state ranks among the top 10 for the production of a number of different commodities, including sugar beets, oats, sweet corn for processing, green peas for processing, wild rice, soybeans and many more. Several of these crops are important not only for the U.S., but the world, too. Soybeans, corn and wheat are Minnesota’s top exports, heading across the globe to top markets in China, Japan and Mexico.