National Peach Day, celebrated on August 27, is a chance to celebrate the growers, farmers, farmworkers, producers, and everyone across the agricultural community who helps bring California peaches from the orchard to our tables.
California is the nation’s leading peach-producing state. In 2025, California produced approximately 528,000 tons of peaches, ranking No. 1 in the country in both production and value, with $636 million in production value. California also ranked No. 1 nationally in bearing peach acreage, with 37,100 acres.
Peach production is an important part of California agriculture, with peaches grown in communities throughout the state. The California counties identified in the available county data include:
- Butte
- Fresno
- Kings
- Madera
- Merced
- San Joaquin
- Stanislaus
- Sutter
- Tulare
- Yuba
While it has been a challenging time for peach growers, California continues to lead the nation in peach production. That achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of the farmers, growers, farmworkers, producers, and agricultural communities who keep California’s peach industry moving forward.
This National Peach Day, we thank California’s peach community for all they do to grow and produce one of summer’s favorite fruits.
Come with us to Placerville to visit Beals’ Orchards to learn about peaches and other produce heading for Certified Farmers’ Market as well as progressive water use to maintain a sustainable operation.