Farmers deliver more than corn, soybeans and other commodities. Farmers deliver economic value, fuel and sustainable practices that protect our land and environment. Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Marketing Council seek to connect the wider community and organizations to corn and soybean farmers to better understand the value of agriculture.
Use our resources below to find agriculture stats when thinking about growing agriculture business in your community.
Farmers Deliver Economic Value- Jobs and Exports
Indiana’s economic value is generated from agriculture through providing Hoosier jobs and increasing exports overseas.
Learn MoreFarmers Deliver Biofuels
The production and use of biofuels contribute value to Indiana’s economy and provide a more sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
Learn MoreFarmers Deliver Sustainability & Conservation
Farmers are focused on soil health through sustainable practices.
Learn MoreFarmers Deliver Feed to Poultry & Livestock
A large portion of corn and soybeans produced in Indiana go directly to feed poultry and livestock.
Learn MoreFarmers Deliver Improvements to Infrastructure
Indiana corn and soybean farmers invest in research and projects supporting the improvement of Indiana’s infrastructure.
Learn MoreIndiana Farm Overview
There are approximately 20,000 Indiana
corn and
soybean farmers.
94% of Indiana
farms are
family owned
and operated.
Around 40% of farms have been in the family
for three or more
generations.
Why should you welcome new agricultural-based processing plants and barns in your county?
Adding one new barn generates regional sales, new income and jobs for Indiana. Read more from our 2017 study about the impact of animal agriculture in Indiana HERE. See the summarized data below.
Learn more about studies and statistics related to Indiana agriculture. Please CONTACT US if you can’t find the resources you’re seeking, and we will work with you to find answers to your questions or connect you to someone who does.