Monterey crop values increase again in 2017

Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Henry Gonzales announced in late June of 2018 that the economic value of Monterey County agriculture increased by 4% in 2017, compared with 2016, with crop production values of $4.4 billion. Several of Monterey County’s top crops that include leaf lettuce, head lettuce, broccoli and cauliflower increased between 5% and 8%. Greater fresh strawberry production brought lower prices resulting in a 4% drop in value, and foreign competition contributed to significantly decreased freezer strawberry values. Large swings were noted in some smaller vegetable crops such as Napa cabbage, parsley and peppers that dropped 20% to 52%, while the value of artichokes, blackberries, chard, kale, leeks, onions, and peas increased 35% to 174%. Livestock increased 26% as ranchers restocked herds and forage production increased with the rainfall. Gonzales also noted that Monterey County ag production has approached or exceeded $4 billion in 8 of the last 9 years. The crop report was released at a public briefing at the Ag Center Conference Room in Salinas. More information about this report can be found online at:

www.ag.co.monterey.ca.us/.

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