- While the recession took a toll on manufacturing and other industries, one part of the economy has remained a bright spot over the past few years: food production.
- Across the nation, food producers are seeing enough growth that many are expanding and investing in new equipment.
Despite the economy, Americans must still buy groceries and staple food items.
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Commodity crops are staying strong and food producers are investing heavily, taking advantage of a dip in construction costs. The result is growth in sales and facilities — particularly for vegetable growers, dairy farmers and cheesemakers.
For an in-depth look at the burst of growth in food production, see this Washington Post article.
