Agriculture & Natural Resources

NAICS 11 · Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting

Grow the food, fiber, and supply chains that feed the country — from family farms to ag-tech.

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Market size

$448B

Businesses

115K

Workforce

1.3M

Avg pay

$47,103 / yr

Outlook

+0.1% jobs by 2034 · +1K jobs

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UFUrban Farmer

Urban farming is revolutionizing how we think about agriculture and food production in cities. Urban farmers grow food in urban environments using innovative techniques like vertical farming, hydroponics, aquaponics, and rooftop gardens. They're addressing food security, sustainability, and local food systems while creating green spaces in concrete jungles.

55% work in this industry