California is the nation's largest agricultural state, producing over a third of US vegetables and two-thirds of fruits and nuts. It leads the country in organic farming, food manufacturing employment, and FDA-registered food facilities.
These agricultural products form the foundation of California's food supply chain, supporting local food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers.
| Manufacturing Establishments | 6,820 |
| Manufacturing Employees | 196,500 |
| Organic Certified Farms | 5,842 |
| FDA-Registered Facilities | 28,400 |
Sources: USDA Census of Agriculture, FDA Registered Food Facilities, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Figures are approximate.
California has approximately 28,400 FDA-registered food facilities, covering manufacturing, processing, packing, and storage operations.
The top agricultural products in California include Almonds, Dairy, Grapes, Strawberries, Lettuce. These drive the state's food manufacturing and processing sector.
California has approximately 5,842 certified organic farms, contributing to the state's organic food production and local food systems.
California is known for specialty foods including Sourdough bread, Avocado toast, California roll, Date shakes, Mission-style burritos. These reflect the state's unique culinary heritage and local ingredients.
California's food manufacturing sector employs approximately 196,500 workers across 6,820 establishments, making it a significant contributor to the state's economy.
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