USDA map shows regions with highest share of organic ops
U.S. organic farm production and food-handling operations are concentrated in California, the country’s top organic fruit and vegetable producer, the Northeast, home to many small-scale organic farms, and the Upper Midwest, a major producer of organic milk.
According to the USDA, Northeast states have the highest share of certified organic farmers, particularly Vermont and Maine, where about 5 to 6 percent of all farmers are certified organic.
Organic processors, manufacturers, and other food-handling operations are concentrated around large metropolitan areas, while certified organic livestock operations are located predominantly in the Great Lakes region.
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