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.

 

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