Impacts from the high-intensity 2023 winter storms continue to be felt in Santa Cruz County's agricultural sector, leading to a historical drop in crop values.
The value dip of 1.8% to $654.7 million marks the first decline in four years, primarily attributed to severe storms and their aftermath.
Despite recovering fields, damages from the winter storms persisted throughout the year, underscoring the ongoing economic impact of climate change on agriculture.
Strawberries remained the top crop in 2023, despite seeing a significant drop in value due to storm damage, reflecting the fragility of agricultural output.
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