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What is the #1 state in production agriculture?

California

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What is the rank of California as it relates to dairy production?

#1

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How many different commodities are grown in the California?

over 400

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This nut is grown in large quantities in the central valley.

Almonds

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What percentage of freshwater went towards crop production in 2012? 

63%

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What is the 2nd state in production agriculture?

Iowa

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What is the average farm size in CA? 

347 Acres 

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What is a commodity?

Marketable item produced to satisfy wants or needs

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Used to make oil, these vegetables are commonly grown all around CA

Olives

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What percentage of freshwater went towards livestock production in 2012?

6%

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What percentage of jobs relate to CA Ag

5%

300

California grows what percentage of our nation's fruits and nuts?

70.8%

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What is the #1 California Ag Commodity?

Milk and Dairy

300

These fruits are wrinkled and commonly used as a sweet dessert. 

Dates 

300

During a wet year, how much water goes towards agriculture in CA? 

29%

400

What percentage of job in SLO County relate to agriculture? 

10%

400

What percentage of farms are family owned/ operated? 

97%

400

Name 5 ag products are solely grown in California?

Almonds, Walnuts, Pistachios, Dates, Olives, Kiwifruit, Clover Seed

400

This vegetable is grown on the coast and typically the hearts are used in cooking. 

Artichokes 

400

During a dry year, how much water goes towards agriculture in CA?

53%

500

In order, what are the top 5 states for production agriculture?

California, Iowa, Texas, Nebraska, Minnesota

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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. 

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In order, name all 10 agriculture commodities grown in California.

Milk and Dairy, Grapes (table), Almond, Strawberries, Cattle and Calves, Lettuce, Walnut, Tomatoes, Pistachios and Boilers

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This fruit has a "fuzzy" exterior and seedy inside. 

Kiwifruit 

500

Why is water such a huge topic in CA? 

Sustainability, drought conditions, agricultural backbone, large cities need water (broad) 

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