Ag Business
Turlock, in the heart of Stanislaus County, ranks as one of the nation’s top 10 agricultural counties, producing in excess of $2.3 billion in gross farm income and one-third of the county’s jobs. The area is known for its agricultural productivity and crop diversity, which can be attributed to a unique combination of factors:
• Highest-quality farmland in the world
• Clean air
• Affordable and adequate water supplies
• Climate
The county is a leading producer of almonds, apricots, boysenberries, chickens, cling peaches, dry beans, peas, pigeon and squab, walnuts and fruit, and nut and grape nursery products. This area leads the state in the production of nearly two dozen agricultural commodities.
The county is considered one of the richest in the world because of its food processing and related industries. For every dollar of actual agricultural production, $4 in economic activity is generated through processing, packaging, marketing and retailing.
Advanced technology plays a major role in agribusiness, transforming the region and positioning Stanislaus County as a global center for agriculture and agribusiness. Many of the agricultural products grown or processed in the county are produced for export to European markets, as well as developing markets in the Pacific Rim. Many state agricultural organizations are located in Stanislaus County because of its:
• Proximity to major markets
• Access to key ports
• Easy access to major highways and railways
• Prime location in the world’s most highly productive farming region
2009 Top 10 Farm Commodities
COMMODITY — VALUE
Milk, All — $462,251,000
Almonds — $455,600,000
Chickens, All — $282,424,000
Cattle & Calves, All — $131,076,000
Tomatoes — $121,988,000
Walnuts — $114,156,000
Silage, All — $75,438,000
Peaches, All — $66,700,000
Deciduous Fruit & Nut (Nursery) — $58,081,000
Turkeys, All — $43,239,000
Source: The Alliance, Stanislaus County Agricultural Commissioner
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