Fresno County has reclaimed its spot as the nation’s top agricultural producer despite “extraordinarily difficult” circumstances. According to the Fresno County Farm Bureau’s (FCFB) 2024 Crop and Livestock Report, the county produced $9,029,122,000 in total gross production in 2024. … How did they do it? [Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan] Jacobsen thanks hard work and water. “Food grows where water flows, and 2024 was a good water year for our county, allowing farmers to grow the full rainbow of crops that we are capable of here,” he said.

Other agriculture news:

• FreshPlaza: Fresno County leads U.S. farm production with US$9 billion output
• The Business Journal (Fresno, Calif.): One in nine jobs: New report reveals massive economic footprint of Fresno County farms
• Western Farm Press: Editorial: Is food processing Fresno County’s key to economic success?