2024 08 20 Fresno County Releases 2023 Crop Report

AUGUST 20, 2024

FRESNO COUNTY'S ANNUAL CROP AND LIVESTOCK REPORT PLACES THE COUNTY
AMONG THE TOP OF THE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS IN THE STATE AND NATION

FRESNO, CA - The County of Fresno Department of Agriculture presented the 2023 Fresno County Annual Crop and Livestock Report to the Board of Supervisors today, revealing Fresno County as one of the top agricultural producers in California and the nation. The report is a statistical compilation that presents data pertaining to the acreage, yield, and gross production value of Fresno County agricultural products.

The 2023 total gross value for Fresno County agricultural commodities was a record-breaking $8,589,054,000, a 6.1% increase over 2022's production value. Fresno County's agricultural strength is based on the diversity of crops produced. Included in this year's report are over 300 different commodities, 73 of which have a gross value in excess of 1 million dollars.

For the second year in a row, grapes took the top spot with a total gross value of $1,339,412,000. Almonds remained second with a gross value of $1,023,658,000 and pistachios gained ground, but remained third, with a gross value of $862,021,000.

The following is a list of Fresno County's top ten crops by value:

1. Grapes
2. Almonds
3. Pistachios
4. Tomatoes
5. Cattle & calves
6. Poulty
7. Milk
8. Peaches
9. Garlic
10. Nectarines