Midwestern agriculture has an enormous impact on the United States Economy. It provides jobs for thousands of workers through its 600,000 farms located within the eight states. This area would not be able to function economically if farming and agriculture were no longer a part of it society. The United States economy overall would suffer as well if agriculture in this region ceased to exist. Due to the combination of its ideal soil and climate, the Midwest is a prime agricultural area.

Located in the Midwest is the Great Lakes Basin, also known as the world's largest system of fresh water. This Basin has more than one hundred thousand square miles of navigable water causing it to be the centerpiece of this major agricultural region. The Midwest is continuing to develop, increasing competition in both domestic and global economies. The natural water routes and canal links play an essential...