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 PlantBased Industries and Agriculture: An Update to the 2012 Study Fact sheet prepared for the CelebraKon of Rhode Island’s 100 th 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 1 of 2
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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)