Title: Explain the economic impact of agriculture and forest industries on Virginia’s economy.
Course: Agricultural Business Fundamentals I (18201-I) > Section: Marketing Agricultural Products or Services

Explanation should include

- job creation
- share of gross domestic product (GDP)
- major commodities
- the multiplier effect.

Teacher Resource:

The Economic Impact of Virginia’s Agriculture and Forest Industries, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, University of Virginia (https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/pdf/weldoncooper2017.pdf)

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the definition of the multiplier effect?
- What are Virginia’s top commodity and market items?