- USDA, Economic Research Service
07/03/2020

Where is my food coming from?
36,555 food and beverage processing plants located throughout the United States, employing more than 1.7 million people largest states. California had the most plants (5,731), followed by New York (2,573) and Texas (2,273). California and Texas ranked among the top four states in agricultural production in 2017, as well.