#california-agriculture

#california-agriculture

"Not many people know that Courtland is a very big pear place," Katelyn Ortega, a rising senior at the local Delta High School, told SFGATE while tending to goats at Arceo Ranch, her family's farm in Courtland.

"California’s Mediterranean climate makes it the ideal location for growing a diverse range of crops, leading to its status as a world leader in agriculture."

Avocado consumption has been booming in the United States over the past two decades, tripling from 2000 to 2021, fueled by a year-round supply.

California's nut farms produce 80% of the world's almonds and 75% of the world's walnuts, making it a significant player in the global nut industry.

"They've just been tearing into our baby calves, mostly our yearlings."

As the country's largest agricultural exporting state, California's farmers and ranchers are at significant risk of bearing the brunt of any potential retaliatory actions resulting from the broad imposition of global tariffs.

As avian flu exacerbates the nationwide egg supply crisis, Bay Area consumers experience severe shortages and halted production with a recovery not expected until mid-2025.

Farmers' markets in October showcase the best of fall produce, including pumpkins for carving, decorative gourds, hearty squash, and various local fruits for seasonal baking.