A moderate, Mediterranean climate. The most fertile soil in the state. Vast and diverse land resources. All this makes possible the production of countless commodities in Upstate California.
More than $3 billion in agricultural products are produced here annually. Upstate California food processors are pleased to play a major role in contributing to California’s reputation as the Number One state in cash farm receipts: $36.6 billion in revenue, representing 12.8% of the U.S. total.
Upstate California Food Processing QUICK FACTS
$3 Billion in Agricultural Production
- Rice, olives, prunes, tomatoes, nuts, fruit, dairy
- Besides food processing, industry growth sectors also include software development distribution, wood products, and a variety of manufacturing.
Over 66 million pounds of Seafood landed
- Oysters, dungeness crabs, shrimp, albacore
- Some of the busiest ports in the nation
- Serving domestic and international markets
What Napa is to wine, Upstate is to Premium Beer.
- Home to ten micro and regional breweries
- Sierra Nevada Brewery's Pale Ale and other varieties sold coast to coast
Packing for over 650 growers
- Over 100 different brands of rice packaged in Upstate California
- Health-oriented and certified organic foods grown and processed here
- State-of-the-art facilities that process and pack millions of tons of tomatoes
Overnight access to Pacific Northwest Markets
- Rail, international seaports, state and interstate highways
- Central location, midway between Los Angeles and Seattle
- Las Vegas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Boise a two-day drive away