Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWhy U.S. fruit and vegetable farms are decliningOver the past few decades, fruit and vegetable production as well as the number of farms producing them are on a decline in the U.S. At the same time, the U.S. is prioritizing commodities like corn and soybeans which support livestock and fuel production, rather than human consumption.
Americans are increasingly getting their produce from overseas.
In 2021, U.S. imports of fresh fruit and vegetables accounted for 60% and 38% of total U.S.' supply.
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