The food you eat this holiday season is often home grown

With food on everyone’s mind this holiday season, a recent analysis shows the importance of domestic agriculture production.

While the U.S. food system is supported by global trade, the vast majority of what Americans eat is still grown or raised at home. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, imports account for less than 20% of U.S. food and beverage spending, underscoring the central role of domestic agriculture in feeding the nation.

These details come from Farm Flavor, a company that provides news and information about the agriculture industry. It uses the latest federal data to examine agricultural productivity across the country, highlighting regional differences in what is grown and where. It explores trends in agricultural output, identifi