Amarillo’s long-established transportation infrastructure and ample land have historically enabled a range of logistics and agriculture industries. With each passing year, more and more companies are recognizing some of the other assets of Amarillo, including an exceptional talent pool and renewable energy infrastructure.
FOOD PROCESSING & AGRICULTURE
Since our early history, Amarillo has had a well-established place in feeding the nation. With 14 million acres (57,000 km2) of agricultural land, we primarily produce corn, wheat and cotton, along with sorghum, silage, hay and soybeans. Food manufacturing has made up our largest export category. These exports include the businesses that transform livestock and agricultural products into ingredients and food.
Not only do we have the infrastructure to support exports both domestically and globally, but Amarillo is also home to generations of farmers, ranchers and agricultural scientists that work collaboratively to feed people throughout the world. These unique resources are at the ready for additional business opportunities.
As our global population continues to expand, the importance of both food safety and productivity are increasingly paramount to our continued well-being. A number of people and companies in and around Amarillo are a part of this critical food technology industry.
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Amarillo exports a number of advanced products that are used to keep machines running smoothly to ensure clean rooms remain sterile and support our growing demands for renewable energy. Not only does this industry require highly specialized talent abundant in Amarillo, but it also benefits from our access to both domestic and international markets.
