Matagorda County is heavily involved in the production, processing, and marketing of agricultural products. The sale of agricultural commodities is estimated at more than $125 million annually. The income of 2001 was approximately $125-million. Agriculture supports approximately 25% of the total employment in our county. Rice, beef cattle, grains, cotton, forages, horses, soybeans, and horticulture crops are the major agricultural commodities. More than 50 agricultural programs were presented to producers in this area including seminars, field days, tours, forums, workshops, etc., with over 1200 producers present for these events. These educational activities covered all facets of production and marketing.

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