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Receive the 2024 Annual County of Monterey Crop & Livestock Report from the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Receive the 2024 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.
This year's Crop and Livestock Report theme "Smart Agriculture: Growing the Seeds of Change", highlights the innovative partnerships between farmers and technology companies in Monterey County working to find real-world solutions to everyday challenges.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
FINANCING:
Costs associated with the production of this report are included in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
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 2024.
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Prepared by: Juan Hidalgo, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures, x7302
Approved by: Juan Hidalgo, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures, x7302
Attachments:
Board Report