Agriculture in Franklin County.
Farms, local food, agribusiness and the people who keep the region growing.
Rooted in agriculture
Row-crop farming, agricultural services, grain handling and equipment-related businesses are central to Franklin County’s economic identity. According to Bureau of Economic Analysis figures summarized by USAFacts, agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting contributed approximately $130.8 million in real county GDP in 2024 (chained 2017 dollars).
Farmers and producers can connect through Iowa State University Extension, local agricultural businesses and regional farmers markets. Economic measures refer to the industry across the whole county, not farm sales or county government revenue.
Economic data: 2024, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Sector comparison and methods ↗