Agriculture Solutions

Understand the Economic Impact of Agriculture Across Your Region

Make confident decisions about agricultural production, investment, and policy by quantifying how farming and agribusiness activity affect jobs, income, and economic output throughout the broader economy.

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Today’s Agricultural Decisions Are More Complex Than Ever

Agriculture operates at the intersection of market volatility, environmental risk, labor constraints, and policy change. Decisions around production, land use, infrastructure, and public support must account for supply chain impacts, community outcomes, and long-term resilience.

Clear, credible economic insight is essential for understanding these tradeoffs and communicating agriculture’s value to policymakers, funders, and the public.

Turn Complexity Into Clarity

IMPLAN helps organizations working in agriculture understand the full economic implications of production, investment, and policy decisions, so they can plan strategically and advocate effectively.

With IMPLAN, you can:

  • Quantify the economic impact of agricultural production and operations
  • Measure how agriculture supports jobs and income beyond the farm gate
  • Evaluate policy, subsidy, and program impacts on regional economies
  • Compare scenarios related to land use, infrastructure, or production changes
  • Communicate agriculture’s economic contribution clearly to stakeholders

Built for Agricultural Decision-Makers

This solution is designed for:

  • Farmers and agricultural producers
  • Agribusiness and food system organizations
  • Agricultural associations and cooperatives
  • Government agencies and extension services
  • Farmers and agricultural producers
  • Agribusiness and food system organizations
  • Agricultural associations and cooperatives
  • Government agencies and extension services
  • Farmers and agricultural producers
  • Agribusiness and food system organizations
  • Agricultural associations and cooperatives
  • Government agencies and extension services
  • Farmers and agricultural producers
  • Agribusiness and food system organizations
  • Agricultural associations and cooperatives
  • Government agencies and extension services
  • Farmers and agricultural producers
  • Agribusiness and food system organizations
  • Agricultural associations and cooperatives
  • Government agencies and extension services
  • Farmers and agricultural producers
  • Agribusiness and food system organizations
  • Agricultural associations and cooperatives
  • Government agencies and extension services
  • Farmers and agricultural producers
  • Agribusiness and food system organizations
  • Agricultural associations and cooperatives
  • Government agencies and extension services
  • Farmers and agricultural producers
  • Agribusiness and food system organizations
  • Agricultural associations and cooperatives
  • Government agencies and extension services
  • Farmers and agricultural producers
  • Agribusiness and food system organizations
  • Agricultural associations and cooperatives
  • Government agencies and extension services
  • Farmers and agricultural producers
  • Agribusiness and food system organizations
  • Agricultural associations and cooperatives
  • Government agencies and extension services

Answer the Questions That Matter Most

IMPLAN helps you answer questions such as:

What is the economic impact of agriculture in our region?

How do agricultural activities support related industries and supply chains?

How do changes in production, policy, or climate affect economic outcomes?

What role does agriculture play in local and regional employment?

How can we demonstrate agriculture’s value to funders, policymakers, and communities?

Model your complete impact in a few short steps

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The Farm Bill: How SNAP and Commodity Prices Shape the U.S. Economy

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Analyzing Economic Impacts of Farm to School Programs

Analyzing Economic Impacts of Farm to School Programs

Quantify Your Environmental Impacts with IMPLAN

Quantify Your Environmental Impacts with IMPLAN

See the Economic Impact of Your Agricultural Decisions

Discover how IMPLAN helps agricultural stakeholders make confident, data-backed decisions that support economic stability, resilience, and growth.