"Severe storms can have a significant impact on agricultural operations, and these declines were not unexpected... damages and delays caused losses that persisted throughout 2023."
"Strawberries, which have long been a formidable economic engine in the county, took home the 'top crop' crown yet again in 2023... the total value of strawberries was down more than $35 million compared to 2022."
"The value dip is the first time crop totals have declined in four years... the agricultural commodities hit $654.7 million in 2023, representing a 1.8% drop compared to the previous year's total."
"Altogether, the berry category had an estimated value of $184.8 million over 2,363 acres in 2023, representing 60% of the total gross production value of the county's agriculture."
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