A century of abundance
Organized in 1919, this year marks a century that the California Farm Bureau Federation has represented the state's family farmers and ranchers. Back then, California was already a leading agricultural state. Here's a look at what's changed and what hasn't in the last 100 years.
THEN: In 1919, California ranked 11th in the |
NOW: California has been the No. 1 |
THEN: California already had the greatest |
NOW: Still true, and California is the leading |
THEN: Los Angeles was the top agricultural |
NOW: Kern County leads the nation, with |
THEN: California was the top vegetable- |
NOW: The state still leads today, with 57% |
THEN: Butter was the top dairy product for |
NOW: California is the leading dairy state in |
THEN: Grapes were the state's top fruit, and |
NOW: Grapes remain a top crop, and |
THEN: In 1919, 3/4 of the nuts—mostly |
NOW: Nearly all the nation's almonds, |
In 1919, as today, California was an agricultural powerhouse driven by the hard work and passion of family farmers and ranchers. The California Farm Bureau Federation has served and represented them for a century, working to improve the well-being and quality of life for farmers, ranchers and rural communities. Here's to the next 100 bountiful years together.