Manufacturing is a major contributor to rural economies. This page shares research-based finding related to manufacturing industries in Missouri and the U.S.

Meats in a meat packing plant.
A bottling machine fills plastic bottles with yellow liquid.
Extension publications

Gain insight into food manufacturing in the U.S. by reading these MU Extension publications.

Local and Regional Food System Resilience During COVID-19 (DM301) Agricultural and Entrepreneurial Factors Driving U.S. Food Manufacturing Startup Locations (DM103)