By Brittney Sherman
According to Santa Clara County’s latest crop report, nursery crops were the #1 crop in 2023, followed closely by mushroom and lettuce crops. In regard to crop value, nursery crops increased 11% and lettuce crops increased 68%, while cherry and mushroom crops both decreased mainly due to weather, price reductions, and a farm closure. The overall value of Santa Clara County’s 2023 crops came in at $371.5 billion, an increase of nearly 4% year over year.
In addition to generating 1% of the state’s overall agriculture sales, Santa Clara County is also recognized as a leader in sustainable farming practices as displayed in programs like the Morgan Hill Unified School District’s “freight farms,” and Morgan Hill company Anaerobe Systems’ fertilizer and bioenergy fermentation process.
Read the full 2023 Santa Clara County Crop Report HERE.