Is agriculture a necessary industry?
Agriculture is a necessity! It creates jobs, helps our economy and provides our basic necessities — food, fiber (like cotton and wool) and shelter (like lumber for homes). By 2050, there will be nearly 10 billion people on Earth. . Increasing food production today while preserving tomorrow’s resources will be necessary to . Farmers of all ages face this challenge and must continue to be advocates for the importance of agriculture and the need for the industry in the future
