Marin agriculture reported at $83.8 million in 2024; county study finds larger economic and ecosystem contributions

Marin County’s agricultural commissioner on July 8 released the county’s 2024 Crop and Livestock Report, which lists $83.8 million in gross farm production for the year, and an accompanying economic study that estimates the broader economic contribution of local agriculture at roughly $257.2 million in 2023 when local processing and multiplier effects are included.

Agricultural commissioner Joe Divini presented the annual, state‑mandated crop and livestock totals and introduced a special companion section that encourages buying local through farmers markets, farm stands and direct sales. Allison Klein, Agricultural Weights and Measures inspector, supplied commodity details: poultry remained the top commodity by value at about $21.9 million; organic milk totaled about $21.6 million; cattle and calves rose to $16.1 million; aquaculture increased to $6.4 million; and field crops and wine grapes showed variances tied to yields and business choices.

The county commissioned an economic impact study from Agricultural Impact Associates. The consultants —…