Just about everything you need in this world is made in Missouri.

The food you (and your pets) eat, the shoes and clothing you wear, the bed you sleep in, the car you drive – all can be purchased in Missouri. There are more than 7,000 manufacturers across the state employing nearly 300,000 people.

Missouri Made is a special section about the wide diversity of Missouri’s manufacturing industry, one of the biggest drivers of the state's economy. This series of stories includes overviews of eight manufacturing sectors — apparel, automotive, beverage, cannabis, food, pets, shoes and leather, and furniture and wood. There also are eight profiles of businesses in each of those industries. Their locations can be found on the interactive map below.