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Out of all California counties, our farms in San Diego County produce the most dollar value per acre ($4,973/Acre).

 

Below is a "Ten Year Comparison" of the total dollar value of the crop output for the top ten crops in San Diego County from 1997 to 2007.

 

   2007  1997
 Indoor Flowering & Foliage Plants   $322,339,342   $287,568,250  
 Ornamental Trees & Shrubs $321,830,298   $117,235,546  
 Bedding Plants $237,048,120  

$131,282,000  

 Avocados $127,099,496  

$121,917,547  

 Tomatoes $88,061,693    $30,236,341  
 Cut Flowers & Foliage $60,204,650   $75,789,723  
 Eggs  $56,338,333    $65,430,713  
 Poinsettia  $38,794,400   $10,598,542  
 Strawberries  $31,310,503   $9,337,488  
 Oranges, Valencia  $26,891,110   $26,724,555  

                                                                                

Organics are an important part of our local farming economy, and the best way to enjoy the healthiest foods from any market, or farm stand, is to look for organic produce.

In San Diego County our focus on the organic farm and product had allowed us to build the largest community of organic growers in the state and nation, with 292 farmers growing more than 150 crops, many of which can be found fresh in our local farm stands and farmers' markets.

 

Below is a "San Diego County’s Top Ten Organically Produced Crops" of the total dollar value of the crop output for the top ten crops in San Diego County from 1997 to 2007.

 

1  Oranges 1189  
2  Avocados 1180  
3  Lemons 675  
4  Grapefruit  405  
5  Tangelos/Tangerines 256  
6  Chard 133  
7  Cucumbers 66  
8  Radicchio 62  
9  Beans 59  
10  Persimmons 55  

 

Data source: 2007 Crop Statistics & Annual Report (PDF format)

 

For more information about past of County Crop Report, please click website: San Diego County Crop Report

 

You can learn agriculture facts. Please click here statistic reports on our webpage.

 

  

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