Fresno County reclaimed the title of top ag-producing county in the nation with reported 2024 values exceeding $9 billion for the first time.

The record amount comes as Kern County, which held the top spot in 2023, fell to $7.96 billion while Tulare County recovered last year, climbing to $8.3 billion.

Fresno County Ag Commissioner Melissa Cregan told supervisors at their meeting Tuesday that almond’s rebounding prices helped push the returns for growers.

“Fresno County’s ag strength is based upon the diversity of crops produced. In the 2024 report, there were approximately 200 commodities, 82 of which have a gross value in excess of $1 million,” Cregan said. “Fresno County continues to supply the highest quality food and fiber nationwide and abroad, exporting 96 unique commodities to 9

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