Crop Report - Monterey County Agriculture Commissioner's Office

Seed Production
CROP YEAR ACREAGE
PRODUCTION PER
ACRE
TOTAL UNIT VALUE PER UNIT TOTAL
Bean Seed, All
2011
2010
2,320
2,626
0.89
1.04
2,070
2,730
ton
ton
$2,096.28
$1,807.60
$4,339,000
$4,935,000
2011
Misc. Seed 16 2010
1,739
1,630
1.72
1.85
3,000
3,020
ton
ton
$1,688.42
$1,671.78
$5,065,000
$5,049,000
Seed Production
TOTAL
2011 4,059 $9,404,000
2010 4,256 $9,984,000
Apiary Production
CROP YEAR COLONIES PRODUCTION UNIT VALUE PER UNIT TOTAL
Honey
2011
2010
N/A
N/A
24,100
37,147
lbs
lbs
$1.50
$1.40
$36,000
$52,000
2011
Pollination 17 2010
4,200
4,166
N/A
N/A
colony
colony
$45.00
$45.00
$189,000
$187,000
Wax
2011
2010
N/A
N/A
1,125
1,500
lbs
lbs
$2.35
$2.25
$2,640
$3,380
Apiary Production
TOTAL
2011 $228,000
2010 $242,000
SPOTLIGHT ON
Locally Developed Packaging Technologies
• Many local produce and package supplier companies are working
to improve food safety and develop more sustainable packaging
alternatives that are safe, reusable and/or recyclable.
• One Monterey County-based company has developed a waxless alternative
carton for shipping hydro-cooled or iced vegetable products that is recyclable
and is sourced with Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certified fiber.
• Pallets literally provide the foundation for moving produce from field
to table. One locally-based company reuses and recycles nearly 100%
of the material in their new and reconditioned wooden pallets.
16 Includes: Barley, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Corn, Cucumber, Flowers, Kohlrabi, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Radish, Soybean, and Squash.
17 Seed Crops Pollinated: Broccoli, Carrot, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Flower, Onion, Pepper, Radish, and Squash.
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