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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Food and fiber system Food and fiber system The term 'Food and fiber system ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' That sector of the U.S. economy that includes agricultural production and all economic activities supporting or utilizing that production, including farm machinery and chemical production, and processing, manufacturing, transportation, and retailing. In 1995, the food and fiber system employed 22.9 million workers, or 17.3% of the U.S. workforce, and accounted for $983 billion, or 13.5% of the gross domestic product'. Previous 5 Terms: Food and Agricultural Act of 1965 Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 Food and Agriculture Councils (FACs) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Next 5 Terms: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Food borne pathogens food chain food chain Food Code About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.