With a growing season that spans half the year, agriculture in Indiana is a large and diverse industry. Indiana is home to over 63,000 farms and over 15 million acres of farmland. For Northeast Indiana agriculture plays a vital role in economic stability. We rank ninth in the nation in terms of crop sales, which is a billion dollar industry through commodities and livestock sales. While corn production is widespread through the region, soybean, popcorn and peppermint are also nationally produced in the local area.