The value of wine grapes harvested saw an overall decline of about 12% compared to 2023, due partially because “significant tonnage was left on the vines due to decreased demand,” according to the county’s agricultural commissioner. photo credit: Courtesy of Sonoma County
The Sonoma County 2024 Crop Report released Tuesday showed the county’s agricultural economic output had shrunk by nearly 10% last year.
Increased output and value for organic milk and apples helped offset the decline in overall crop value of 9.3%, which was driven by drops in the value of wine grapes harvested and a poultry industry upended by an outbreak of avian flu. The value of nursery plants sold, which represented the county’s third-most valuable category, was also down by about 7% compared to 2023,…..