Explain the economic impact of agriculture and forest industries on Virginia’s economy.

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 Links to an external site., 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?