ECONOMIC AND JOBS IMPACTS

RI PLANT-BASED INDUSTRIES AND AGRICULTURE

Agriculture  

Agricultural  Support    and  Related  Industries  

Cemeteries  

Golf  

Landscaping  Contractors    and  Services  

Landscape  Related  Suppliers  

2,563  jobs  

$238.9  million  

768  jobs  

$550.6  million  

$706.1  million  

$683.5  million  

$111.6  million  

$213.5  million  

472  jobs  

2,505  jobs  

3,434  jobs  

6,084  jobs  

The  Economic  Impact  of  Rhode  Island  Plant-­‐Based  Industries  and  Agriculture:  An  Update  to  the  2012  Study  Fact  sheet  prepared  for  the  CelebraKon  of  Rhode  Island’s  100th  Protected  Farm,  Thursday,  April  16,  2015  (white  paper  available  at  www.rinla.org)  

Total Impacts:��Sector-Level Impacts:�

•  3,327 Firms� •  15,826 Jobs� •  $2.504 Billion�

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SECTOR DETAILS – WHO ARE THEY?

RI PLANT-BASED INDUSTRIES AND AGRICULTURE

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“…plant-based industries and agriculture play a larger role in the Rhode Island�economy than has ever been previously documented.” �

Agriculture  animal production � aquaculture � crop production�grape vineyards � nursery, sod and horticulture �

Agricultural  Support  and  Related  Industries  farm machinery and equipment wholesalers � farm management services�produce, grocery and related wholesalers � support activities for animal production � wineries�

Cemeteries  cemeteries � cemetery grounds-keeping � excludes crematories, funeral homes and chapels �

Golf  golf courses � country clubs � pro shops � driving ranges � golf course management �

Landscaping  Contractors  and  Services  landscape architectural services � landscaping services � masonry contractors�services to buildings and dwellings � specialty trade contractors � site preparation contractors �

Landscape  Related  Suppliers  brick/stone materials wholesalers � florist and nursery supply wholesalers � florists�nursery, garden center and farm supply stores � building material dealers � outdoor power equipment stores�

The  Economic  Impact  of  Rhode  Island  Plant-­‐Based  Industries  and  Agriculture:  An  Update  to  the  2012  Study  Fact  sheet  prepared  for  the  CelebraKon  of  Rhode  Island’s  100th  Protected  Farm,  Thursday,  April  16,  2015  (white  paper  available  at  www.rinla.org)