Manufacturing is a major contributor to rural economies. This page shares research-based finding related to manufacturing industries in Missouri and the U.S.
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![Meats in a meat packing plant.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-09/meat-packing-plant-580.jpg?itok=RUYl1pWB)
Missouri Economy Indicators
Learn about various manufacturing industries in Missouri.
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![A bottling machine fills plastic bottles with yellow liquid.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-09/drink-manufacturing-580.jpg?itok=DoCcRyB3)
Extension publications
Gain insight into food manufacturing in the U.S. by reading these MU Extension publications.