What is the #1 state in production agriculture?
California
What is the rank of California as it relates to dairy production?
#1
How many different commodities are grown in the California?
over 400
This nut is grown in large quantities in the central valley.
Almonds
What percentage of freshwater went towards crop production in 2012?
63%
What is the 2nd state in production agriculture?
Iowa
What is the average farm size in CA?
347 Acres
What is a commodity?
Marketable item produced to satisfy wants or needs
Used to make oil, these vegetables are commonly grown all around CA
Olives
What percentage of freshwater went towards livestock production in 2012?
6%
What percentage of jobs relate to CA Ag
5%
California grows what percentage of our nation's fruits and nuts?
70.8%
What is the #1 California Ag Commodity?
Milk and Dairy
These fruits are wrinkled and commonly used as a sweet dessert.
Dates
During a wet year, how much water goes towards agriculture in CA?
29%
What percentage of job in SLO County relate to agriculture?
10%
What percentage of farms are family owned/ operated?
97%
Name 5 ag products are solely grown in California?
Almonds, Walnuts, Pistachios, Dates, Olives, Kiwifruit, Clover Seed
This vegetable is grown on the coast and typically the hearts are used in cooking.
Artichokes
During a dry year, how much water goes towards agriculture in CA?
53%
In order, what are the top 5 states for production agriculture?
California, Iowa, Texas, Nebraska, Minnesota
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 all 10 agriculture commodities grown in California.
Milk and Dairy, Grapes (table), Almond, Strawberries, Cattle and Calves, Lettuce, Walnut, Tomatoes, Pistachios and Boilers
This fruit has a "fuzzy" exterior and seedy inside.
Kiwifruit
Why is water such a huge topic in CA?
Sustainability, drought conditions, agricultural backbone, large cities need water (broad)