How much does agriculture contribute to Shelby County’s economy?

Cash crops of agriculture in Shelby County produce $40 to 60 million in cash receipts annually. When some of the non-cash crop agricultural activities are added in, such as training and boarding of American Saddlebred horses, the figure rises to well over $100 million in generated revenunes. Agriculture is a major industry in the county, employing over 2900 people. It’s estimated that local farmers spend 80% of their operating expenses dollars in Shelby County.

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Production Ag and Saddlebred Economic Impacts - 2003