Agri-Processing
Indiana companies in the agri-processing industry value land, location and hard-work.
Allen County offers the agri-processing industry customer access through our extensive transportation options, proximity to large markets, business incentives and affordable site options. And, our Indiana workforce is dedicated and hard-working. Those are just some of the reasons that the agri-processing industry thrives in Allen County.
Agriculture plays a vital role in Indiana's economy. The state has more than 60,000 farms covering approximately 14.7 million acres of farmland. In 2007, crop sales, totaling $5.3 billion, were ranked tenth in the United States. Indiana is a leader in the production of corn and soybeans and actively promotes the use of bio-fuels including ethanol and blended bio-fuels derived from corn and soybeans.
Fort Wayne is home to several food production facilities and non-food agri-processing operations. Indiana's natural environment and the state's commitment to supporting the agricultural industry make the state an ideal location for agricultural business opportunities.
| Major Employers |
|
Edy's Grand Ice Cream |
486 |
|
Supervalu-FW Division |
400 |
|
C&M Fine Pack |
384 |
|
Mullinix Packages, Inc. |
348 |
|
Lincoln Foodservice Products |
330 |
|
Heritage Food Service |
194 |
|
Regal Beloit |
180 |
|
Pyromation |
158 |
|
Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. |
135 |
| Prairie Farms Dairy |
131 |
| For a more extensive listing of agri-processing employers with additional detail, please visit our Major Employers page. |
| Annual Average Wages By Occupation, 2008 |
|
Allen County |
U.S. |
Allen/U.S. |
|
Dietitians & Nutritionists |
$46,310 |
$51,470 |
89.9% |
|
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry |
$34,555 |
$23,560 |
146.6% |
|
Bakers |
$25,539 |
$25,050 |
101.9% |
|
Butchers & Meat Cutters |
$31,643 |
$29,700 |
106.5% |
|
Crushing, Grinding & Polishing Machine Operators |
$41,548 |
$31,360 |
132.9% |
|
Cutting & Slicing Machine Operators |
$34,405 |
$30,020 |
114.1% |
|
Extruding, Forming, Pressing & Compacting Machine Operators |
$42,791 |
$30,430 |
140.6% |
|
Molders, Shapers & Casters, Except Metal & Plastic |
$26,467 |
$29,090 |
90.9% |
| Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OES and Indiana DWD |
Farm Business
Almost 14.8% of all farms in Northeast Indiana (EGR 3) are located in Allen County, while comprising only 13.0% of farmland in Northeast Indiana.
Allen County also makes up the following for Northeast Indiana:
- 13.4% of all harvested cropland
- 6.6% of all cattle inventory
- 5.1% of milk cows
- 7.6% of all cattle and calves sold
- 7.9% of all hog and pig inventory
- 9.6% of all hogs and pigs sold
- 11.8% of all sheep & lamb inventory
- 22.3% of all wheat for grain
- 29.4% of all oats for grain
- 14.6% of all soybeans
- 19.4% of all non citrus farms
- 22.5% of all apple farms
- 28.0% of all nut farms
- 12.9% of organic farms
- 13.7% of all corn for grain in Northeast Indiana
Farming Information Source: 2007 USDA Census of Agriculture