Agriculture in Southern California? That's right, with over half the state's population residing in six counties, they produce $5.1 billion in crops and commodities.
Crime-related losses on farms in nine Central California counties totaled $10.9 million in 2005.
As the state's population expands and new residents move to rural areas, the very lifestyle they seek is quickly disappearing. Farm Bureau believes the California heritage exhibited in rural communities must be maintained and valued.
With demands growing on these swelling rural areas, investment in infrastructure and services increases in importance. Farm Bureau will work to promote the understanding and appreciation of the cultural values of rural communities.