Five Facts About Organic in California
California produces 40 percent of the organic commodities sold in the U.S., including 68 percent of the country’s organic vegetables.
Source: USDA NASS via CCOF
Acreage in organic vegetable production has increased an average of 13 percent annually in California for the last 20 years.
Source: State of California Department of Food and Agriculture via CCOF
By acreage, organic agriculture represents over 5 percent of cropland in California – nationally, this number is less than 1 percent.
Source: USDA ERS
90 percent of households in California purchase organic products on a regular basis.
Source: Nielson
Organic is California’s original green industry: In 2016, California organic product sales totaled well over $12 billion.
Source: State of California Department of Public Health and Department of Food and Agriculture via CCOF
Mapping Organic California
You can find organic farmers and distributors across California. Use our interactive map to learn more about current organic operations in The Golden State!
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Expanding Opportunities For U.S. Farmers By Supporting Organic TransitionA new report from EWG shows that with modest reforms to existing programs, Congress could help growers transition away from farming that relies on chemical pesticides and expand the acreage dedicated to organic agriculture.
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