Fresno County Reaffirms Its Status as a Top Agricultural Producer
Fresno County, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The County of Fresno has announced its position as the leading agricultural producer once again.
The county has been named the top agriculture producer in the nation for 2025, building on its achievement for 2024. The agricultural landscape in Fresno County has witnessed significant growth over the past year, as evidenced by the latest figures.
In 2024, Fresno County recorded a gross production value of $9,029,122,000, according to the annual Crop and Livestock Report. However, 2025 brought even more remarkable success, with a record-breaking gross production of $9,642,283,000, representing a 6.8% increase.
This success is not attributed to a single crop but rather a diverse range of agricultural products. Almonds topped the list as the leading commodity, generating $1,751,026,000. Pistachios, in second place, witnessed a rise from the third spot in 2024, contributing $1,218,870,000. Grapes secured the third position, valued at $1,032,871,000.
On a global scale, this achievement is significant. Fresno County ships 75 unique agricultural commodities to 86 countries, with each of these goods generating over one million dollars in 2025. The county boasts over 350 different crops, including almonds, pistachios, grapes, cattle, milk, poultry, tomatoes, peaches, oranges, and garlic, as per county data.
The county emphasizes that for every dollar generated on the farm, another $3.50 is added to the local and regional economy, highlighting the profound impact of Fresno County's farmers and agricultural workers on both local and global food security.