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Agriculture
Despite its growing population Bedfordshire still has an agricultural industry although the number of people working in the industry has declined over the years.

• In 1999 the Department of Food, Environment and Rural Affairs undertook a detailed agricultural census, it included statistics about livestock, cereals, farm types and labour. 

How many people are or have been employed in agriculture in Bedfordshire?
Please note that these statistics - collected from various sources - will not be directly comparable.

• 1861
• 1931
• 1999
• 2003

Where can I find historical information about agriculture in Bedfordshire?

• Bedfordshire Libraries Virtual Library (direct link) has extracts from local studies publications and articles about agriculture in Bedfordshire.
• The Vision of Britain through time (direct link) web site provides historical statistics (including agriculture) by place and subject from 1801 - 2001.