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Agricultural Industry Profile for Northampton County, Virginia

Explore the agricultural landscape of Northampton County in 1997, showcasing a shift towards aquaculture with impressive sales and economic impacts. Discover trends in farm operations, land use, employment, and the rise of aquaculture industry.

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Agricultural Industry Profile for Northampton County, Virginia

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  1. Agricultural Industry Profile for Northampton County, Virginia

  2. Aquaculture Is New Leader in Agricultural Industry Sales Source: United States Census of Agriculture, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997. Northampton County, Va.

  3. Agricultural Product Sales Reached $39 Million in 1997 Million Source: United States Census of Agriculture, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997. Northampton County, Va.

  4. Number of Farms Decreased 38%; Average Size of Farms Increased 47% Source: United States Census of Agriculture, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997. Northampton County, Va.

  5. Number of Farms >1,000 Acres Increased All Other Farms by Size Category Decreased Source: United States Census of Agriculture, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997. Northampton County, Va.

  6. Land in Farms Decreased 9% Source: United States Census of Agriculture, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997. Northampton County, Va.

  7. Number of Farm Operators Decreased -45% -16% Source: United States Census of Agriculture, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997. Northampton County, Va.

  8. New Aquaculture Industry Boosts Net Cash Returns Source: United States Census of Agriculture, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997. Northampton County, Va.

  9. All Farms by Sales Category Decreased -51% -23% -32% Source: United States Census of Agriculture, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997. Northampton County, Va.

  10. Land Protected by Conservation Easements Nearly 1,200 Acres Source: Virginia Outdoors Foundation Northampton County, Va.

  11. Agricultural Service Firms Fluctuated Food Processing Firms Decreased . Source: United States Bureau of the Census, County Business Patterns, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997 Northampton County, Va.

  12. Farm Employment Decreased -39% Source:Regional Economic Information System, 1982, 1997, 1992, 1997 Northampton County, Va.

  13. Aquaculture Leads in Agricultural Industry Output of $62 Million in 1999 Source: 1999 IMPLAN Multiplier Reports. Minnesota IMPLAN Group, Inc. Stillwater, Minn. Northampton County, Va.

  14. Total Economic Impacts Include $76 Million in Total Output and $10 Million in Value-Added Million 1999 Source: 1999 IMPLAN Multiplier Reports. Minnesota IMPLAN Group, Inc. Stillwater, Minn. Northampton County, Va.

  15. Agricultural Employment Income Topped $2 Million, with 398 People Employed Source: 1999 IMPLAN Multiplier Reports. Minnesota IMPLAN Group, Inc. Stillwater, Minn. Northampton County, Va.

  16. Agriculture and Resource-Based Industries Account for 18% of Local Economy Source: 1999 IMPLAN Multiplier Reports. Minnesota IMPLAN Group, Inc. Stillwater, Minn. Northampton County, Va.

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