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Intuitively, it is widely known and accepted that agriculture is a significant and important part of North Dakota's economy. In this article, Dr. Nancy Hodur and Dean Bangsund, researchers at NDSU, share some of the findings of a research study that demonstrates how important agriculture is to the state. Across three key economic metrics — total output, value-added, and employment — the agriculture industry represents about 20 to 25 percent of the North Dakota economy. In addition to demonstrating and quantifying the economic contribution of agriculture to the state’s economy, the study provides a baseline that can be used to measure future change in the industry.

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Sixteen percent of North Dakota's population is 65 years and older. There are 19 cities with 2,500 and more residents In North Dakota. Among them, the percentage of older adults varies from 6.4 percent to 26.9 percent.

 Which city has the highest percentage of older adults?

a. Valley City

b. Jamestown

c. Rugby

d. Bismarck

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