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Maryland : 2003 Horticulture Industry Economic Profile
Source: Maryland Nursery and Landscape Association Website at http://www.mnlaonline.org/home.html
While we can only imagine the total impact plants have on the economy of our state, we can quantify the value of horticulture at its headwaters. In a survey performed by the USDA - Maryland Agricultural Statistics Service and underwritten by the Maryland Nursery and Landscape Association, the following statistical profile offers a basis of understanding and insight for the value of horticulture in Maryland .
Here are a few highlights from the statistical profile:
Gross receipts were nearly $1.04 billion in 2003
• Retail sales accounted for 55% ($564.42 million)
• Landscape Installation/Maintenance accounted for 23% ($234.75 million)
• Wholesale sales accounted for 21% ($220.12 million)
• Other categories accounted for 1% ($15.97 million)
Woody plants topped product sales
• Woody plants 35% ($293.14 million)
• Annuals 26% ($219.87 million)
• Herbaceous Perennials 19% ($158.89 million)
• Aquatics 8% ($62.12 Million)
• Other products 12% ($97.37 million)
Maryland horticulture businesses maintained 16,061 acres in 2003, including 17.7 million square feet of covered (greenhouse) space and sales and holding areas.
Of all plants sold in Maryland 43% are Maryland grown
Over 12,800 people are employed by the industry
• Majority (53%) are employed for over 150 days
• Average labor wage is $9.08/hr- (nearly $4.00/hr above minimum)
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