The San Diego County Farm Bureau has released its Agriculture Impact Report, which documents the vital economic role the industry plays in the county and showcases the region’s rich agricultural heritage. The report includes:
- A breakdown of the top 10 crops (California avocados represent the greatest number of planted acres)
- The diversity of crops, producers and farm sizes
- Profiles of local growers
- Statistics concerning growers’ environmental stewardship
- A review of the growing interest in agritourism
- Efforts to invest in the next generation of farmers