The farming and computer industries are viewed most favorably among 25 major U.S. business sectors, according to Gallup’s latest Work and Education poll. Sixty percent of Americans rated farming positively, followed closely by computers at 59%. The restaurant industry was the only other sector to earn majority-positive views, at 52%.

Gallup has tracked public opinion of business sectors since 2001. Farming, computers, and restaurants have consistently remained in the top tier over that period.

At the opposite end, the federal government reclaimed its position as the lowest-rated sector. Roughly six in 10 adults rated it negatively, displacing the pharmaceutical industry, which rebounded this year with an eight-point gain. Healthcare also fared poorly, with 51% of respondents holding a ne

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