Hereford helps to produce enough beef every year to feed 65 million people (based on worldwide average consumption). Want some cheese on that burger?
We‘ve got that too!Hereford isn’t just home to beef cattle. Dairies in the Hereford area produce over 1 billion pounds of milk annually.
That equates to 125 million gallons of milk, 100 million pounds of cheese, 47 million pounds of butter, and 125 million gallons of ice cream.We aren’t finished yet.Want a bun for that cheeseburger?We’ve got you covered!
The Hereford area produces over a billion pounds of grain annually.Hereford grain is used to produce bread, tortillas, chips, livestock feed, and even whiskey. Speaking of alcohol, Hereford is home to two ethanol plants.
We have the capacity to produce 200 million gallons of biofuel annually. Let’s not forget “man’s best friend”! Hereford is home to the production and distribution one of the most prestigious lines of pet food in the country.
As you can imagine, production on this scale could not occur without support industries. Hereford is home to some of the best millwrights, logistics, nutritionists, and commodity brokers around.
There is a rich and vibrant agricultural economy in Hereford, Texas. We welcome many businesses of all kinds to learn more about opportunities our local economy can provide.
Want to learn more about the Hereford economy? Contact the Hereford Economic Development Corporation here.
