Santa Cruz County Agriculture Economics
- 682 Farms
- 47,489 Acres
- Average Farm is 70 acres
- Crop Sales $433,545,000
- Livestock Sales $13,872,000
(Source:USDA 2007 Census of Agriculture)
Top Crop Items
- Berries: 7398 acres
- Vegetables:160,3322 acres
- Lettuce:160,2898 acres
- Apples:160,2139 acres
- Brussel Sprouts: 160,1036 acres (Ranked #1 in the State)
Top Livestock Items:
- Colonies of Bees: 2,037
- Horses and Ponies: 1,132
- Cattle and Calves: 734
- Goats: 483
Top Crops by Value:
- Strawberries $198,259,000
- Raspberries $132,414,000
- Cut Flowers $67,398,000
- Vegetables $32,717,000
- Blackberries $29,424,000
Value of Agriculture Production 2011: $565,740,000
(Source: 2011 Crop report )
State Ranking: 20th
(Source: Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau)