The value of San Luis Obispo County's agricultural industry has gone down by more than $85 million since 2023, according to the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures' new 2024 crops report.

The agency released the 2024 production statistics for the local agricultural industry on Wednesday, analyzing the county's agricultural output over the calendar year.

In 2024, officials say the total crop value for San Luis Obispo County was $1,015,871,000— a nearly 8% decrease from the crop value in 2023, which the agency reported as $1,103,970,000.

However, the 2024 statistic marks the fourth consecutive year that the crop value exceeded $1 billion.

The Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures says varied microclimates and a relatively healthy wet season a

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