联邦政府花大钱在加州搞农业基础建设,使得加州成为最大的农业州
从湾区向东,向南,向北,开车四十分钟,都是大农村
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jiml 写了: 今天, 14:32刻板印象与事实大相径庭
向南,Salinas Valley,Strawberries, lettuce, tomatoes, and spinach are the dominant crops in the valley
Salinas是伟大的John Steinbeck的家乡,那里有他的纪念馆,路过的时候不妨去看看
这些在美国也是经济作物,比起大多数农业州批量生产玉米小麦大豆,养牛还是附加值高的。
真正红脖子农业州的超市里蔬菜卖的很贵。
lol,不杠了,还是上ai吧
Because of its unique Mediterranean climate, California is the sole commercial producer in the U.S. for several crops and leads the nation in dozens of others.Commodities Where California Leads the NationCalifornia dominates the U.S. market in high-value "specialty crops" rather than traditional bulk grains like corn or wheat.100% of U.S. Commercial Supply: Almonds, walnuts, pistachios, pomegranates, and artichokes.Dairy Products & Milk: California is the #1 dairy state, producing over $8.6 billion worth of milk annually.Grapes & Wine: It grows over 90% of all U.S. grapes, driving a massive wine, raisin, and table grape industry.Berries: It leads the nation in strawberry production, yielding roughly $3.5 billion annually.Vegetables: It is the top producer of lettuce, processing tomatoes, carrots, broccoli, and celery.Top 10 Agricultural Commodities in CaliforniaThe highest-earning individual agricultural sectors in California highlight its balance of livestock, tree nuts, and fresh produce:RankCommodityAnnual Farm ValueMarket Role1Dairy Products, Milk$8.61 BillionTop milk state in the nation2Almonds$5.66 BillionSupplies 80% of the world's almonds3Grapes$5.64 BillionDominates wine and fresh table markets4Cattle and Calves$4.98 BillionMajor beef producer, especially for calves5Lettuce$3.67 BillionSupplies the majority of U.S. salad greens6Strawberries$3.46 BillionHand-picked coastal crop grown year-round7Pistachios$2.05 BillionMassive growth sector in the Central Valley8Tomatoes$1.64 BillionLeading provider of canning/processing tomatoes9Carrots$1.57 BillionIndustrial and packaged carrot leader10Broilers (Chickens)$1.37 BillionMajor regional supplier of poultry meatWhy California DominatesHigh-Value vs. High-Volume: Midwestern states grow more total tonnage of food (like corn), but California focuses on premium crops that command higher market prices per acre.Global Export Engine: California exports over $22 billion in agricultural goods abroad every year, with almonds and pistachios leading the way to foreign markets.Year-Round Growing Seasons: Regions like the Central Valley and Salinas Valley benefit from unique geographical geography and advanced irrigation networks that allow multiple harvests a year.