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 The
Indiana dairy industry is an important part of the state’s agricultural
sector. Indiana’s milk production in 2004 was estimated at 3 billion
pounds (344 million gallons) of milk, equivalent to 1.7% of the total
milk produced in the United States. This production represented $491
million in cash receipts to the state at the farm gate level (Indiana
Agricultural Statistics). The industry also provided fulltime
employment to about 3,750 Indiana residents and paid a total of $107
million in salaries (IMPLAN).
The
economic importance of the Indiana dairy industry goes beyond farm cash
receipts. Milk production in the state also generates additional income
and employment in the Indiana economy through backward linkages.
Backward linkages include all inputs and services utilized and paid for
by the dairy producers.
The
dairy industry input and service suppliers, such as grain farmers and
veterinary services, in turn generate more economic activity through
their spending and employment. Economic activity is also associated
with households spending money earned from the dairy operations or
input suppliers on household consumption. This paper estimates that the
Indiana dairy industry is responsible for $986.4 million in gross sales
in the state, and supports the employment of 7,357 Indiana residents
who earn incomes of $229.4 million.
Source: Economic Importance of the Indiana Dairy Industry
Economic Importance of the Indiana Dairy Industry Study
Local Economic Impact of 360-Head and 3500-Head Dairy
Economic Impact of 700-Head Dairy
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