It is estimated one-third of the late spring production moved during July, and this was a contributing factor to the poorer than usual quality of late offerings. Twenty-eight commodities listed in this report have an estimated value of over one million dollars each. The list varies some from year to year, but changes could become more evident as farm operations switch to high gross income crops in order to stay ahead of production costs. We appreciate the cooperation of Kern County growers and all others who contributed toward the compilation of the 1969 Agricultural Crop Report. Almond production and unit value in terms of meat equivalents.
Total production includes raisins on a fresh equivalent basis.