BAKERSFIELD, CA--The Kern County Department of Agriculture & Measurement Standards released the 2012 Crop Report showing a gross value of agricultural commodities at over $6.2 Billion. That represents an increase of 11% from 2011. Resulting in a ranking jump from 3rd to 2nd in the state and nation.
Top 10 Commodities:
1. Grapes, All $1,498,987,000
2. Almonds, Including By-Products 821,857,000
3. Milk, Market & Manufacturing 690,062,000
4. Citrus, Fresh & Processing 620,350,000
5. Pistachios 486,213,000
6. Cattle & Calves 382,913,000
7. Carrots, Fresh & Processing 350,439,000
8. Hay, Alfalfa 213,466,000
9. Cotton, Includ. Proc. Cottonseed 147,637,000
10. Potatoes, Fresh & Processing 85,102,000
"Kern County is the land of innovation, efficiency, and large-scale farming. We are humble, yet very proud of our accomplishments. It is gratifying to know that we are a huge player in the California and world markets. This is just one more example of why the Farm Bureau is working hard to protect our local farming community. Our hard work plays a big role in our local economy, so we will continue to preserve our way of life by working together with the same commitment that every last farmer puts in to his everyday life." -Steve Maniaci, Kern County Farm Bureau President.
Read the full report here: http://www.kernag.com/caap/crop-reports/crop-reports.asp
Top 10 Commodities:
1. Grapes, All $1,498,987,000
2. Almonds, Including By-Products 821,857,000
3. Milk, Market & Manufacturing 690,062,000
4. Citrus, Fresh & Processing 620,350,000
5. Pistachios 486,213,000
6. Cattle & Calves 382,913,000
7. Carrots, Fresh & Processing 350,439,000
8. Hay, Alfalfa 213,466,000
9. Cotton, Includ. Proc. Cottonseed 147,637,000
10. Potatoes, Fresh & Processing 85,102,000
"Kern County is the land of innovation, efficiency, and large-scale farming. We are humble, yet very proud of our accomplishments. It is gratifying to know that we are a huge player in the California and world markets. This is just one more example of why the Farm Bureau is working hard to protect our local farming community. Our hard work plays a big role in our local economy, so we will continue to preserve our way of life by working together with the same commitment that every last farmer puts in to his everyday life." -Steve Maniaci, Kern County Farm Bureau President.
Read the full report here: http://www.kernag.com/caap/crop-reports/crop-reports.asp