Northeast Economic Engine: Agriculture, Forest Products, Commercial Fishing and Food Manufacturing

Released in 2024, this report illustrates the importance of agriculture, commercial fishing, forest products and food manufacturing to the Northeast economy. Utilizing 2022 data, this economic impact analysis determined the region's agriculture, fishing, forestry and food manufacturing generated an economic impact of $220 billion in the eight Northeast states in 2022. Furthermore, agriculture, fishing, forestry and food manufacturing supported more than 800,000 jobs across the eight Northeast states.