Title
Receive the 2019 annual Monterey County Crop Report and the first annual Cannabis Crop Report from the Agricultural Commissioner.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Receive the 2019 annual Monterey County Crop Report and the first annual Cannabis Crop Report from the Agricultural Commissioner.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Agricultural Commissioner produces an annual Crop Report pursuant to Sections 2272 and 2279 of the California Food and Agricultural Code. The Crop Report states the condition, acreage, production, and value of the unprocessed agricultural commodities produced in the County. The 2019 Crop Report highlights invasive pests. In addition, and in accordance with California Business and Professions Code Section 26069.5, this is the first year a separately published Cannabis Crop Report will be presented along with the annual Crop Report.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
FINANCING:
Costs associated with the production of this report are included in the FY 2019-20 budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Agriculture is the largest contributor to the County’s economy. These reports tabulate the annual gross production value of agricultural products at the farm gate.
x Economic Development
__ Administration
__ Health & Human Services
__ Infrastructure
__ Public Safety
Prepared by:
Kathleen Nielsen, Administrative Secretary-CNF 759-7301
Approved by:
Henry S. Gonzales, Agricultural Commissioner, 759-7325
Attachments:
Board Report