Agriculture

Rooted in the Land. Ready for What’s Next.

Agriculture Is in Our DNA — And in Our Economic Future

San Angelo has long been the heartbeat of West Texas agriculture — supporting generations of farmers, ranchers, and producers. Today, we’re building on that legacy with the infrastructure, processing capacity, access to logistics, and innovation needed to power the next chapter of our ag-tech, ag logistics, food processing, and commodity-based manufacturing sectors.

From feed and fertilizer to livestock, cotton, and grains, San Angelo is positioned to serve the full farm-to-market supply chain.

Why San Angelo for Agribusiness?

Strategic proximity to regional farms, ranches, feedlots, and cotton gins

Multi-modal rail port (180 acres) supporting inbound raw materials and outbound commodities

Access to U.S. Highway 67, Loop 306, and intermodal corridors for market reach

Water access from multiple reservoirs (OC Fisher, Twin Buttes, Lake Nasworthy)

Workforce and local training in agribusiness, plant science, animal science, and logistics

Infrastructure That Moves Product

Dedicated transload and railcar service at the San Angelo Rail Port
Access to Class I rail (BNSF) and TXPF for regional and national service
Bi-national connectivity via the Presidio-Ojinaga rail bridge for cross-border commodity flow
Bulk shipment capacity for seed, fertilizer, cotton, grain, and fuel
Opportunities for value-added processing, co-packing, and storage

Connectivity in San Angelo

Innovation & Ag-Tech Opportunity

San Angelo is actively cultivating the future of agriculture:

Access to USDA rural development funding and loan guarantees
Opportunities through Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) grants
Entrepreneurial support for ag-tech startups, from automation to precision ag systems
Ideal environment for agricultural data, drone, and sensing technologies that reduce labor costs and optimize yields

Projected Growth Outlook

Agribusiness supply chain transformation is driving rural logistics demand
Cross-border trade with Mexico will increase bulk ag commodity flow
San Angelo’s rail, road, and water infrastructure provides unmatched advantage for scale and value-add operations

Cultivating Tomorrow’s Ag Leaders and Workforce

Local high schools with ag-focused Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs
Angelo State University degrees in animal science, ag business, and natural resource management
Strong regional FFA programs and youth livestock initiatives

ASU Agriculture Programs CTE at San Angelo ISD

Ready to Grow in San Angelo?

San Angelo is more than a rural market — it's a regional distribution and innovation hub for the agricultural economy.

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