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Statistics
Because of this mix of urban density and an established agricultural community, San Diego is filled with small, local farms. Also, San Diego County has 5,255 farms, the 2nd highest number of farms of all counties in the US, indicating many of our farms are small, local farms; 63% of San Diego County farms are 1-9 acres, and our median size farm in San Diego is 5 acres. In San Diego 92% of the farms are family owned, and 77% of the farmers live on their land, many of whom you can find at the local farmers market. Our farms really are truly local!
Below is a pie chart representing the breakdown of the crop distribution of the "2007 Major Crop Categories" in San Diego County.
Below is a pie chart representing the breakdown of the crop distribution of the "Top Ten Crops" in San Diego County.
Total 57% of cropland is used for trees, shrubs, flowers, and flowering plants. These are the high value crops, that yield the most money for acreage planted, and are therefore attractive to our local farmers. While ornamental plants make up a huge portion of the crop output, fruits, veggies, meats and poultry do account for a good portion as well, which is great for the local treasure hunters in the local markets and farm stands.
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 economic reports on our webpage.
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San Diego County is quite large, and has the space to support a
large urban community (the 6th highest urban population among counties in the
US), and a well developed farming community (the 12th largest
agricultural economy).
