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In Mid-Plains Nebraska, 5,800 farms generate $3.7 billion in annual sales—but financial risk remains high, with 41% of farms posting losses in 2022. Federal payments and off-farm income provide essential support, highlighting the fragility of farm income alone.
Meanwhile, more than 90% of the region’s food is produced outside the region.
The Local Farm and Food Economy regional report for Mid Plains Nebraska covers Arthur, Chase, Cherry, Dawson, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Gosper, Grant, Hayes, Hitchcock, Hooker, Keith, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, Red Willow, and Thomas counties. The report highlights how strengthening local supply chains could help redirect spending to regional farms and build resilience in both the farm economy and local food access.
This regional report was written by Ken Meter of Crossroads Resource Center and published for the Center for Rural Affairs and Heartland Regional Food Business Center.
