California
When it comes to agriculture California has been leading the country for more then 50 years. The agriculture industry generates close to 31.8 billion a year, more then any other state in the country. California’s success is based upon its moderate Mediterranean climate along with its fertile soils and diverse land resources, allowing year-round production of its more then 350 crops.  Besides having an ideal climate, the golden state also has a significant degree of irrigation to help maintain its valuable commodities. California leads the nation in the production of wine, with more than 90 percent of all U.S. wine produced in the golden state. If California were a nation it would be the fourth leading wine-producing country in the world.

Stories/Videos
American Basques
Cows in Space
Home Turf
Walnuts: Harvesting Good Health
Saving Permarin Mares
Abalone Harvest
Houses of Straw
Allensworth
The Desert Blooms
Harvesting H2O
Keep On Truckin'
Heirloom Grains
A Blooming Business
Colorful Caravan
The Lavender Farm
Say Cheese!
Dixon Ridge Farms
Veterinary Research UC Davis
Goin' For The Grain
Cal Expo Horse Stables
Sweet And Sour Success
USS Ronald Reagan Overview
Sweet & Sour
From Tree To Table
The Kids Are Alright
Petal Pushers
Rounding Up Rustlers
Vintner Ventures
A Ride Into History
Pixie Tangerines
A Woman Rancher Making a Difference
Building a Better Tomato
Cotton: From Field to Fabric
The Super Bowl of Agriculture
Sweet Sweet Strawberries
Urban Farming at the Great Park
A Ranching Family Celebrates Western Heritage
Egg Production
Farm to Fork: Avocados and Lemons
Going to Market
Art and Agriculture
Egg Hunt for Preservation
Farm to Fork: Beylick Farms
Wild Horse Holiday
Owls Save Crops
Ripe Red Opportunities
Nuns and Olive Oil
Salt Harvest
Sushi and Sake


 


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State Agencies
California Farm Bureau Federation
California Department of Food and Agriculture

 

Top Five Lists
Top 5 Commodities

1. Dairy products
2. Greenhouse/nursery
3. Grapes
4. Almonds
5. Lettuce

Top 5 Ag Exports
1. Vegetables and prparatons
2. Tree nuts
3. Fruits and Preparations
4. Other
5. Dairy Products


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The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, Farm Credit, and the United Soybean Board make presentation of America's Heartland possible.
American Farm Bureai Foundation for Agriculture            Farm Credit           United Soybean Board


Additional production and promotion assistance is provided by
The American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Cotton Council, U.S. Grains Council,
National Association of Wheat Growers, and the National FFA Organization.

 

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