The Impact of Agribusiness in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
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- December 7, 2021
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Agriculture is one of the primary drivers of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex economy. Dallas and Tarrant counties are the regional trade center for an eight-county region that comprises 910,000 acres of agricultural land with 830,000 acres in crops and 80,000 acres in pasture. This publication examines the area's agribusiness impact by sectors as well as current trends in crops, livestock, and "agritainment." (11 pages)
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