Fresno County Agriculture Hits Record $9.6 Billion
The county's 2025 crop and livestock report shows gross value up 6.8% from 2024, with almonds again leading all commodities.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Agriculture
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Fresno County's total agricultural gross value reached $9,642,283,000 in 2025, according to the County of Fresno Department of Agriculture's annual report. The figure ranks Fresno County as the top agricultural producer in California and the nation.
Why it matters
The record total reflects the scale of agricultural production in California's Central Valley and provides a benchmark for the state's farm economy. Almonds retaining the top spot for a second straight year points to continued demand for the crop.
The 2025 Fresno County Annual Crop and Livestock Report covers more than 300 commodities, with 75 exceeding $1 million in gross value. Grapes fell from second to third place, while almonds led at $1,751,026,000 and pistachios ranked second at $1,218,870,000.
The players
County of Fresno Department of Agriculture
The county department responsible for compiling agricultural statistics and producing the annual crop and livestock report for Fresno County.
The details
The County of Fresno Department of Agriculture presented the annual crop and livestock report to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. The report is a statistical compilation of acreage, yield, and gross production value data across the county's commodities.
Timeline
2024: Baseline year for the 6.8% gross value comparison.
2025: Record agricultural gross value year reported for Fresno County.
Tuesday: Report presented to the Board of Supervisors.
Season Trajectory
The 2025 record extends Fresno County's annual gross value series, which the County of Fresno Department of Agriculture tracks through its yearly crop and livestock reports. Almonds holding the top commodity position for a second consecutive year, while grapes slipped to third, marks a shift within the county's leading crops.
Shoppers who buy almonds, pistachios, and grapes may see the continued scale of California production reflected in supply, though the report itself does not address retail pricing. The strong gross value figures indicate that Fresno's leading crops remain high-volume and widely grown.
The takeaway
Fresno County's record year underscores how concentrated California's top agricultural commodities are, with almonds, pistachios, and grapes together accounting for a large share of the county's output. Tracking these rankings year to year shows where the Central Valley's farm economy is shifting.
Further reading
Explore more on Agriculture to see how California's farm production trends compare across commodities and regions.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KMPH.
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