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Complete 2011 California Ag statistics now on line

Cows in a field

Cover image of 2011 statistical report courtesy of istockphoto

From California Agricultural Statistics, 2011 Crop Year:

California agriculture experienced a 15 percent increase in the sales value of its products in 2011. The state’s 81,500 farms and ranches received a record $43.5 billion for their output last year, up from the $38 billion reached during 2010. California remained the number one state in cash farm receipts with 11.6 percent of the US total. The state accounted for 15 percent of national receipts for crops and 7.4 percent of the US revenue for livestock and livestock products.

California agricultural abundance includes more than 400 commodities. The state produces nearly half of  US-grown fruits, nuts and vegetables. Across the nation, US consumers regularly purchase several crops produced solely in California.

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