California farms represent an over $60 billion industry, with the United States Department of Agriculture data showing that 62,500 farms in California operated in 2024, encompassing just under 24 million acres. The Golden State's massive agricultural sector contributes significantly to the state's $4.1 trillion gross domestic product, meaning that if California were a nation, it would have one of the highest GDPs in the world, similar to major nations such as Japan or Germany.

California dairy and cattle farms account for a significant portion of California's agricultural sector, with millions of cattle helping to produce a wide array of dairy and beef products. America's newest national park site, Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument, tells the story of California's ranching traditio

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