MI HR0031

Declares March 2025 as Agriculture Month in Michigan

Michigan's food and agriculture industry contributes over $125.8 billion annually to the state economy and supports approximately 805,000 jobs (17.2% of the workforce)

Michigan has the second most diverse agricultural sector in the nation with roughly 47,600 farms (99% family-owned) producing over 300 commodities on nearly 10 million acres

Michigan leads the nation in production of asparagus, tart cherries (59% of U.S. supply), and cucumbers, and ranks among top states for blueberries, potatoes, maple syrup, wine grapes, and dairy

Highlights the state's broad agricultural output including soybeans (top export at $1.5 billion value), floriculture ($695 million), apples ($350 million impact), and nursery/landscape industries ($4.5 billion impact)