Ventura County Ag Industry Grows to $2.4 Billion
Ventura Breeze
July 10, 2026
Ventura County’s agricultural roots just got a little deeper. The 2025 Crop and Livestock Report, presented to the Board of Supervisors and covered by the Ventura Breeze, puts the local farming industry at a record $2.4 billion—a 4% bump from last year. That’s not just a number; it means our strawberries, avocados, and lemons are feeding the nation and keeping our economy strong. Whether you’re a farmer in Oxnard or a shopper at the Camarillo farmers market, this growth touches all of us.
It’s easy to forget, with all the new housing and tech buzz, that Ventura County is still an agricultural powerhouse. This report reminds us that the fields we drive past every day are more than just pretty scenery—they’re a $2.4 billion reason to be proud of where we live. For more details, check out the full story from the Ventura Breeze.
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