4.4.10.C.+-+Explain+the+functions+of+the+components+of+the+food+and+fiber+system.



The U.S. food and fiber system or FFS accounts for about $997.7 billion of the gross domestic product and employs almost 23 million people, which is 17 percent of the United States work force. Farming is the staple of the FFS because it relies and provides to a vari- ety of industries. For example, farmers require machinery, fertilizer, seed, feed, labor,financial services, and other critical tools to produce crops and livestock. Farmers then sell their products to places that keep, process, transport, manufacture, and distribute. The FFS is one of the largest users of real estate and rental services, and transportation/warehouse services. The Food and Fiber system consists of all the components that are necessary to bring food and fiber products to people. The FFS also provides the basic needs of clothing, shelter, and more.



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