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Orange County agricultural commissioner reports 12% drop in 2023 farm value, highlights a USDA‑funded detection dog
Summary
Agricultural Commissioner Jose Arriaga presented the 2023 crop report showing a 12% decline in farm‑gate value to $75.7 million, noted nursery and beekeeping trends and introduced a USDA‑funded detector dog used to stop pest introductions at major parcel hubs.
Orange County Agricultural Commissioner Jose Arriaga presented the county's 2023 crop report to the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 24, reporting a 12% decrease in farm‑gate value to about $75.7 million and highlighting industry trends and pest‑mitigation steps.
Arriaga said nursery production accounted for roughly 48% of local agricultural value and that…
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