California vs Others and facts
What is the #1 state in production agriculture?
California
What is the rank of California as it relates to dairy production?
#1
What is SLO Counties #1 commodity?
Strawberries
What is the #1 California Ag Commodity?
Milk and Dairy
Who is in charge of water in CA?
The State Water Board
What is the 2nd state in production agriculture?
Iowa
What is the average farm size in CA?
349 Acres
Known for their tall green stalks and summer harvest, this vegetable is one of SLO’s top crops.
Broccoli
These fruits are wrinkled and commonly used as a sweet dessert.
Dates
This natural event, caused by below-average precipitation, is common in California.
What percentage of jobs relate to CA Ag
2.2%
California grows what percentage of our nation's fruits and nuts?
75%
This leafy green, often grown near the coast and packed for fresh salads, ranks among the top vegetables in SLO County?
Lettuce
How many different commodities are grown in the California?
over 400
Owens Lake was drained to provide water to this major city.
Los Angeles
What percentage of job in SLO County relate to agriculture?
10%
What percentage of farms are family owned/ operated?
71%
This vegetable is grown on the coast and typically the hearts are used in cooking?
Artichokes
This nut is grown in large quantities in the central valley.
Almonds
This aqueduct, stretching hundreds of miles, delivers water from Northern California to the south.
CA/ LA Aqueduct
In order, what are the top 5 states for production agriculture?
California, Iowa, Nebraska, Texas, Illinois
What are 5 reasons we can grow so many commodities in CA?
Moderate Climate, Fertile Soil, Diverse Land resources, Extensive irrigation system, year round production.
In order, name the top 5 agriculture commodities grown in SLO co?
Strawberries, Wine Grapes, Cattle/ Calves, Broccoli, Avocados
Name 5 ag products are solely grown in California?
Almonds, Walnuts, Pistachios, Dates, Olives, Kiwifruit, Clover Seed
Over-pumping groundwater can cause this sinking of land.
Subsidence