Department of Agriculture / Measurement Standards

TIM NISWANDER
Agricultural Commissioner
Sealer of Weights and Measures

June 15, 2010

Secretary A.G. Kawamura

California Department of Food and Agriculture
And
The Honorable Board of Supervisors
County of Kings, California

It is my privilege to submit to you the 2009 Annual Agricultural Crop Report for the County of Kings. This
report contains statistical information on the acreage, yield and gross values in accordance with Sections
2272 and 2279 of the California Food and Agricultural Code. The numbers in this report are only gross
values and do not represent net income or loss to producers.

The gross value of all agricultural crops and products produced during 2009 in Kings County was
$1,304,784,000. This represents a decrease of $431,953,000 (24.9%) from the 2008 value.

Apiary Products increased $471,000 (8.5%) attributed to increased honey production and almond pollination.
Overall, Fruit and Nut Crops increased in value $9,743,000 (4%) due primarily to increased prices and
production in nuts. Vegetable Crops increased $2,401,000 (1.5%) due to increased prices and production.

The following categories contributed to the overall decrease: Livestock and Poultry Products declined
$258,786,000 (38.2%) due to lower milk prices. Field Crops were down $181,288,000 (36.7%) due to lower
prices and a decrease in acreage brought on by the drought. Seed Crops decreased $3,111,000 (35.5%) due
to a decrease in acreage. Livestock and Poultry decreased due to fewer turkeys and lambs sold.

My thanks and appreciation is extended to the many producers and organizations who contributed
information for this report. This report was compiled and prepared by Robbie Coelho, Agricultural and
Standards Inspector, and Steve Schweizer, Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, with assistance from
Joan Vernon, Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, and Roberta Spomer and Janet Eckles, Agricultural
and Standards Aides.

Respectfully Submitted,

Tim Niswander

680 N. Campus Drive, Suite B / Hanford, California 93230 / (559) 582-3211, Ext. 2830
FAX (559) 582-5251 / e-mail: agstaff@co.kings.ca.us / website: countyofkings.com