California's agricultural industry generates $32 billion annually.

For more than 50 consecutive years, California has been the No. 1 agricultural state in the nation.

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Consumers are eating 25% more fresh fruit than they were 20 years ago. In 1996, individuals consumed an average of 7 lbs of fresh grapes, compared to 4 lbs in 1980.

California produces nearly 39 million tons of fruits, nuts and vegetables, accounting for more than half of the U.S. production.

Grapes rank No.2 among California's top farm products, grossing nearly $3 billion a year.

The state produces 350 different crops and commodities, making it the most diversified agricultural economy in the world.

Nearly one-third (29 million) of California's 100 million acres of land are devoted to agricultural production.

For the first time in California's history, ten counties topped the billion-dollar mark for agricultural production.

Agriculture is vital to California's economic strength, providing for nearly 1 in 10 jobs and more than $100 billion in related economic activity.

Source: California Department of Food & Agriculture, California Table Grape Commission