Outdoor leisure activities oriented around productive or creative output. Data sourced from the National Gardening Survey and the American Beekeeping Association.
Includes: Gardening, foraging, beekeeping
Gross Output measures total economic output including intermediate inputs. Value Added measures contribution to GDP. The difference represents intermediate inputs purchased from other industries.
Comparing current dollars to inflation-adjusted (2017 dollars) shows the true growth trajectory.
Annual percentage change shows volatility and trend patterns.
Percentage of total outdoor recreation value added over time.
State-level value added for productive activities (includes gardening) in 2024.