California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association

Promoting and protecting California’s agriculture, the environment, and an equitable marketplace since 1880.

Recent News

STATE INVESTS $3.75 MILLION TO FUND RESEARCH INTO SPM

STATE INVESTS $3.75 MILLION TO FUND RESEARCH INTO SPM

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) today awarded $3.75 million to fund 10 research projects that explore Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tools for urban, non-agricultural and agricultural pest management. The 2021-2022 DPR Grants Programs funded...

San Diego detector dog “Podder” honored at retirement

San Diego detector dog “Podder” honored at retirement

By Elizabeth Ireland, Times of San Diego Thanks for everything, Podder! After four years working for the San Diego County Agriculture, Weights & Measures Department, Podder the detector dog was honored Wednesday as he heads into retirement. County staff organized...

About CACASA

The California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association (CACASA) is a voluntary organization comprised of County Agricultural Commissioners and County Sealers of Weights and Measures from California’s 58 counties.

CACASA provides the venue for collaborative opportunities to address matters of statewide significance that affect California’s agricultural production, its natural resources, marketing, food safety, equity, and public health as it relates to our environment.

County Crop Reports

Annual crop year reports have been reproduced for your convenience. Export reports are typically published within the corresponding crop year report. While data is made available throughout the year, crop year and export reports are published typically about one year following the given crop year.

By the Numbers 2021*

The State of California houses the largest agriculture industry in the US with over

in production.

California has the most diverse set of crops in the nation with over

farms and ranches.

%

of all fruit and nut crop production in the US are grown in California, representing

Billion in value

%

of all vegetable crops in the US are grown in California, representing

Billion in value

California’s top-10 valued commodities for the 2021 crop year are*:

1. Dairy Products, Milk – $7.57 billion

2. Grapes – $5.23 billion

3. Almonds – $5.03 billion

4. Cattle and Calves – $3.11 billion

5. Strawberries – $3.02 billion

6. Pistachios — $2.91 billion

7. Lettuce – $2.03 billion

8. Tomatoes – $1.18 billion

9. Walnuts – $1.02 billion

10. Rice – $1.0 billion

acres of farm and ranch land in California

acres - average size of farm in California

* Based on CDFA/USDA NASS California Agricultural Statistics Review, 2021-2022 published March 2023.