Where our food is grown

A look at the top 10 states for U.S. food production

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Of the nation’s 313 million residents, less than 1 percent identify themselves as farmers. So, where is all of our food coming from? It’s probably no surprise to Californians that the Golden State is the No. 1 producing state. Woohoo! Here are the top 10, ranked in terms of cash receipts:

1. California

2. Iowa

3. Nebraska

4. Texas

5. Minnesota

6. Illinois

7. Kansas

8. Wisconsin

9. Indiana

10. North Carolina

Source: www.ers.usda.gov