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San Joaquin County agriculture industry sees fewer jobs, less production in annual survey

by Edward Lopez, Stocktonia September 13, 2024September 10, 2024

Cherries, almonds, grapes and milk remain the top agricultural crops in San Joaquin County, but they all experienced production declines last year for a combined loss of $92.5 million, contributing to the county's $24 million overall decrease in agriculture revenue. (Illustration by Glenn Gehlke/Local News Matters via Adobe Firefly)

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY’S output of agriculture products declined last year as grapes, milk, almonds and cherries fell in value, according to new data.

Released last month, the San Joaquin County Crop Report, a yearly economic data study that measures sales, crop yields and industry trends, found decreases in key areas of the county’s agricultural operations in 2023.

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