It Pays To Have Livestock In Your County...
Animal agriculture is worth real dollars on
both a state and national level, and to your local community. And those
dollars add up to millions in tax revenue. This information has been
compiled by Promar, an independent research company, and provides an
in-depth analysis about how much revenue results from animal
agriculture. Use the calculator to see how much of an
impact an animal ag operation has on your local economy.
Livestock's Economic Impact Calculator
Indiana's Livestock Economic Impact (Promar Study)
Indiana's Livestock Economic Impact (Promar Study, PDF full presentation)
Economic Activity Associated with the Indiana Livestock Industries
BioCrossroads Report - A Strategic Plan for Indiana’s Agricultural Economy
Farm Foundation - The Future of Animal Agriculture in North America
Indiana Property Tax Information
USDA Census of Agriculture Property Taxes by Indiana County in 1997 and 2002
State Map Showing Average Property Taxes paid by farmers
Indiana County Property Tax Reassessment Studies
Indiana Economic Stats
Indiana Economic Stats By County
Why can't agriculture be like it was in the 1950's?
Comparing a 1950's farm with today's farm returns & cost of living
Cost of Community Services Study
For every $1 of property taxes invested from agricultural land/farms it
takes 36¢ in local services such as roads. For every $1 of
property taxes invested from residential, it takes $1.16 for local
services.
Source: Cost of Community Services Study, American Farmland Trust - Farmland Information Center
Livestock Operations & Property Values
Analysis of Hog Production Industry in Jay County, Ball State University
Analysis of Hog Production Industry in Randolph County, Ball State University
Research Study: Regulated livestock operations can have a small positive effect on property values