Not all agriculture even feeds the planet. E.g. cotton grown in the central valley of california makes its way to mexico to become budget metal spring mattresse

Not all agriculture even feeds the planet. E.g. cotton grown in the central valley of california makes its way to mexico to become budget metal spring mattresses. Does the world need more metal/wood/cotton boxes that end up on the side of the road at some point in their lifetime? State economic planners seem to think so at least.