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Economic Viability of Agriculture
As previously demonstrated, the food system is big
business in Erie County. Businesses in agriculture, food
processing, food wholesale and retail, and food disposal
support Erie County’s economy by providing employment,
purchasing goods and services from inside and outside of
Erie County, and generating sales and income throughout the
county. The type of food residents buy and eat, and location
from which the food was grown, is important not only for
residents’ health but also for the county’s economic strength
and future. With this in mind, this chapter describes
the economic impact the food system has on Erie County.