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