Title
Receive the 2022 Annual County of Monterey Crop & Livestock Report from the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Receive the 2022 annual County of Monterey Crop & Livestock Report from the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office.
SUMMARY/ DISCUSSION:
The Agricultural Commissioner’s Office produces an annual Crop and Livestock Report pursuant to Sections 2272 and 2279 of the California Food and Agricultural Code. The Crop and Livestock Report states the condition, acreage, production, and value of unprocessed agricultural commodities produced in our County. The County of Monterey is ranked fourth in agricultural gross production value in California. Top commodities in our area include strawberries, leaf lettuce, broccoli, iceberg or head lettuce, and wine grapes. The cool coastal weather and warmer inland temperatures allow for the production of a wide diversity of high-quality crops. High consumer demand for our commodities keeps our county in the top five producing areas of the state.
The theme of the report “Rooted in Serving Our Community” highlights the work and programs of the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office to serve our communities and protect agriculture and our environment.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
FINANCING:
Costs associated with the production of this report are included in the Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Agriculture is the largest contributor to the County’s economy. This report tabulates the annual gross production value of agricultural commodities produced in the County of Monterey in 2022.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
üEconomic Development
__Administration
__Health & Human Services
__Infrastructure
__Public Safety
Prepared by: Juan Hidalgo, Agricultural Commissioner, 759-7325
Approved by:
Juan Hidalgo, Agricultural Commissioner, 759-7325
Attachments:
Board Report