Agriculture grows what we need and changes it to forms we can use. Getting those things into our hands is part of agriculture, too. It all starts with soil, seeds, water and energy from the sun. It continues as millions of workers and billions of dollars change and move agricultural products. Finally, through supermarkets, lumberyards, drug stores, clothing shops, Christmas tree lots, garden centers, restaurants and dozens of other places, the products come to you.
Forests cover one-third of our state.
Our rivers could reach completely around the world. Our cropland would cover all of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Vermont. Minnesota's natural resources are our treasures to protect. Our agricultural industries depend on these natural resources. We, the people, depend on agriculture.