Agricultural Land Preservation Importance of Agriculture Within Two Mile Radius of Cities Fresno County Department of Agriculture February 26, 2008 Jerry Prieto, Jr. Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer

Fresno County Facts 6,000 farmers Average size of farms – 307 acres Median size of farms – 40 acres Top 10 crops in 2006 Ag production value $4.85 billion in 2006 – Grapes $5.6 million – Almonds $4.9 million – Tomatoes $4.0 million – Poultry $3.9 million – Cattle and calves $3.2 million – Milk $3.0 million – Cotton $2.4 million – Onions $2.3 million – Peaches $1.9 million – Nectarines $1.7 million

Ag Impact – Two Mile Radius Cities, incorporated and unincorporated Ag production value estimated for each area Cities map is a graphic representation only Jerry’s request map represents exact study area

ACRES - PRODUCTION VALUE - AREA