Agriculture
San Luis Obispo Agriculture Hits Record $1.11 Billion in 2025
By Lili Marble
The San Luis Obispo Department of Agriculture released its 2025 production statistics, reporting that the county’s total agricultural value exceeded $1 billion for the fifth straight year, reaching an all‑time high of $1,111,680,000. Strawberries remained the highest‑valued crop, followed by wine grapes and cattle and calves. The top ten valued crops were: 1) Strawberries, 2) Wine Grapes, 3) Cattle and calves, 4) Avocados, 5) Broccoli, 6) Cauliflower, 7) Vegetable and ornamental transplants, 8) Lettuce leaf, 9) Lettuce head, and 10) Lemons. The department noted that growing conditions in 2025 were generally favorable, with fruit and nut crops leading all categories and reaching a five‑year high of more than $649 million. The full report is available for review.
Frequently asked questions
What was San Luis Obispo’s total agricultural value in 2025?
$1,111,680,000, exceeding $1 billion for the fifth straight year.
Which crop had the highest value in 2025?
Strawberries were the highest‑valued crop.
What were the top ten valued crops in 2025?
1) Strawberries, 2) Wine Grapes, 3) Cattle and calves, 4) Avocados, 5) Broccoli, 6) Cauliflower, 7) Vegetable and ornamental transplants, 8) Lettuce leaf, 9) Lettuce head, 10) Lemons.