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The Growing Importance of the Environmental Horticulture Industry in the Agricultural Economy of the Northeastern United States

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  • Shields, Martin
  • Willits, Fern K.

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This study examines several aspects of the Environmental Horticulture Industry (EHI) in the northeastern United States. First, the EHI is compared to other agricultural sectors in the region. The sector's growth is found to far outpace growth in traditionally important crops and commodities. The study then takes a closer look at the EHI in Pennsylvania, utilizing survey data and the IMPLAN input-output model to estimate the overall economic contributions of the industry to the state's economy. Results suggest that the EHI generates nearly $3.3 billion in value-added and more than 107,000 state jobs through direct, indirect, and induced effects. Finally, survey data are used to identify and discuss important issues that land grant universities throughout the Northeast can address as they seek to strengthen the sector.

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  • Shields, Martin & Willits, Fern K., 2003. "The Growing Importance of the Environmental Horticulture Industry in the Agricultural Economy of the Northeastern United States," Agricultural and Resource Economics Review, Cambridge University Press, vol. 32(2), pages 259-271, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:agrerw:v:32:y:2003:i:02:p:259-271_00
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