STATES

FACTBOOK

State
WISCONSIN
Capital

Madison

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Population Density

105/sq mi (40.6/Km2)

Wisconsin Economy

Agriculture
Dairy farming provides the leading agricultural activity in
Wisconsin.
In terms of revenue generated, Wisconsin's top five
agricultural products are:
1. Dairy Products
2. Beef Cattle and Calves
3. Corn for grain
4. Greenhouse and nursery products
5. Soybeans

Industry
Currently, there are five top industries in Wisconsin
that are driving the region. Here they are:
1. Fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty
2. Dairy product manufacturing
3. Leather and product manufacturing
4. Wood product
5. Paper manufacturing

State Motto

Forward

State
VIRGINIA
Capital

Richmond

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Population Density

1547.0/sq mi (597.3/km2)

Virginia Economy

Agriculture
Virginia is geographically diverse in its landscape, climate
and agricultural regions. Its top farm commodities in terms
of sales are:
1. Broiler Chickens
2. Beef and Milk
But there are hundreds of other commodities grown or raised here
as well. They include:
Apples, Christmas trees, clams, corn, cut flowers, goats, hay, lamb
and wool, mushrooms, peaches, peanuts, potatoes, soybeans, sweet
corn, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, trout, turkeys, watermelons and
wine grapes.

Industry
For decades, Virginia's industries were driven by its robust tobacco
crops. Yet, as the years pass, the Old Dominion State's economy has
evolved, offering now a diverse melding of various industries.
1. Agriculture
2. Aerospace
3. Mining
4. Technology
5. Military

State Motto
Sic Semper Tyrannis
Thus always to tyrants

State
NEW JERSEY
Capital

Trenton

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Population Density

11,101.9/sq mi (4,286.5/km2)

New Jersey Economy

Agriculture
In terms of revenue generated New Jersey's top five
agricultural products are:
1. Greenhouse and nursery products
2. Horses/mules
3. Blueberries
4. Dairy products
5. Chicken eggs

Industry
Known as the "Crossroads of the East," the state of New Jersey is
rich in manufacturing and distribution opportunities. Awesome
America reports that New Jersey contains more than 15,000
factories. The greatest chemical producing state in the country,
around one-sixth of all pharmaceuticals manufactured in the United
States are made in New Jersey.
1. Biopharmaceuticals
2. Transportation
3. Manufacturing
4. Health Care
5. Technology

State Motto
Liberty and Prosperity

State
OREGON
Capital

Salem

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Population Density

39.9/sq mi (15.0/km2)

Oregon Economy

Agriculture
In terms of revenue generated Oregon's top five agricultural
products are:
1. Greenhouse and nursery products
2. Cattle and Calves
3. Hay
4. Dairy products
5. Ryegrass

Industry
Oregon, like the rest of the nation, struggled during the recession, but the state
is on the road to economic recovery, with about 80 percent of the jobs the state
lost regained. The Beaver State continues to be heavily dependent on trade,
while government, education, and healthcare are other leading industries in
Oregon.

1. Trade, transportation, and utilities :

Traded sector companies, which make sales

outside of the state while keeping dollars in Oregon, are an important part of the state's economy.

2. Federal, state, and local government:

Among the many industries in Oregon,

government continues to face some of the toughest challenges due to budgetary issues.

3. Education and health services: Education and health services provide about 254,000
jobs in Oregon.

4. Professional and business services: The industry can be broken down into three
sectors: personal, scientific, and technical services.

5. Manufacturing: This broad industry includes food, textile, apparel, machinery, chemical, and
plastics manufacturing.

State Motto
Alis Volat Propriis

 She flies with her owns wings

State
TENNESSEE
Capital

Nashville

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Population Density

157.5/sq mi (60.8km2)

Tennessee Economy

Agriculture
Farmland covers about 44% of the state of Tennessee.
In terms of revenue generated Tennessee's top five agricultural
products are:
1. Beef cattle and calves
2. Broilers (young chickens)
3. Soybeans
4. Greenhouse and nursery products
5. Cotton

Industry
With several major car manufacturers utilizing land in Tennessee for their
operations, it's no surprise that it's one of the top industries in the state.

1. Automotive Manufacturing:

One estimate credits automotive manufacturing for over

105,000 jobs for Tennesseans, in part because both GM and Nissan have manufacturing facilities in the
Volunteer State.

2. Energy:

Tennessee's energy sector is fueled by five sources: nuclear power, clean air, renewable
energy sources, energy efficiency and the green industry.

3. Filme production: There are 73 different production-specific programs offered at 35

institutions across the state.

4. Health Care: With one of the largest employers in the state being Vanderbilt University Medical
Center, a thriving healthcare sector is a given for Tennessee.

5. Manufacturing: Companies such as Whirlpool, Electrolux, Eastman Chemical, Delta Faucet

and more help make manufacturing one of the top industries in Tennessee.

State Motto

 Agriculture and Commerce