The next time you are hungry, think about where your food comes from.

In 2012, (pre-drought) California was the top ranked producer of the following domestically produced vegetables (% of U.S. Total):

• Artichokes (99%),
• Asparagus (50%),
• Brocolli (95%),
• Cabbage (21%),
• Carrots (68%),
• Cauliflower (87%),
• Celery (95%),
• Garlic (97%),
• Head Lettuce (77%),
• Leaf Lettuce (85%),
• Romaine Lettuce (76%),
• Cantelope (58%),
• Honeydew (74%),
• Onions (26%),
• Bell Peppers (40%),
• Chili Peppers (54%),
• Fresh Spinach (71%),
• Fresh Tomoates (41%),
• Processed Tomatoes (96%),
• Almonds (99%),
• Apricots (91%),
• Avocados (92%),
• Raspberries (55%),
• Strawberries (80%),
• Dates (82%),
• Figs (96%),
• Grapes (90%),
• Kiwifruit (97%),
• Lemons (90%),
• Nectarines (96%),
• Olives (96%),
• Peaches (71%),
• Pistachios (98%),
• Plums (97%),
• Tangerines (67%),
• Walnuts (99%),

What happens to California Ag, affects all of us!

Reposted from June 18, 2012 Facebook Post