See the contributions of the ag industry by the numbers in celebration of National Farmers Day, October 12th, 2025.
October 12th is National Farmers Day! It’s a day to honor the hardworking people who grow and raise the food on our table and the materials we use every day. Find some facts below about agriculture in the US to find plenty of reasons to thank a farmer today.
US Ag Statistics for National Farmers Day
Share these statistics compiled by the American Farm Bureau Federation for National Farmers Day:
- According to the 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture, “1.9 million farms dot America’s rural landscape, and 95% are operated by families – individuals, family partnerships or family corporations.”
- “Family farms and ranches account for 90% of total agricultural production value.”
- “30% of all farmers are beginning farmers (in business less than 10 years); their average age is 47.”
- “On average, one U.S. farm feeds 169 people annually in the U.S. and abroad…”
- “9% of U.S. farmers are serving or have served in the military.”
- “In 2023, $174.9 billion worth of American agricultural products were exported around the world.”
- “More than half of America’s farmers intentionally provide habitat for wildlife. These efforts have contributed to population increases in native wildlife such as deer, moose and certain species of birds.”
- “Careful stewardship by America’s food producers has spurred a 34% decline in erosion of cropland by wind and water since 1982.”
- “Women make up 36% of the total number of U.S. farm operators; 58% of all farms have at least one female decision-maker.”
- “Farming accounts for about 1% of the U.S. gross domestic product.”
- “Farmers and ranchers receive only 15 cents (on average) out of every retail dollar spent on food at home and away from home. The rest goes for costs beyond the farm gate: wages and materials for production, processing, marketing, transportation and distribution.”
- “Americans enjoy a food supply that is abundant, affordable and among the world’s safest, thanks in large part to the efficiency and productivity of America’s farm and ranch families.”
Griffin Fertilizer is committed to helping both growers and ranchers make sound agronomic and economic decisions in order to maximize the health of their grove and pasture. As a full-service custom dry & liquid fertilizer blender and crop protection product distributor, we will continue our mission to further advance Florida agriculture. For questions -or concerns about your farm or pasture, contact us and one of our team will be in touch.