| Tennessee Agriculture |
| Farms in Tennessee | 91,000 |
| Land in Farms | 11,900,000 acres |
| Average Size of Farm | 131 acres |
Soybeans(18th in US) | 21,420,000 bushels |
Beaf Cattle(10th in US) | 1,014,000 head |
Tobacco(3rd in US) | 122,601,000 pounds |
Corn(18th in US) | 58,140,000 bushels |
Cotton(10th in US) | 595,000 Bales |
Grain Sorghum(14th in US) | 1,260,000 bushels |
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Tennessee agriculture not only plays a vital role in the state's economy today, but it is also a significant element in the cultural identity of many Tennesseans. Agricultural practices and patterns vary widely across the state, evident in and effected by the landscape. In a time when Tennessee's land and people are subject to rapid urbanization, it is important to grasp the importance agriculture plays in the state, by observing past and present distributions and facts.
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