Wine Grapes Plunge Even As SLO County Crops Cross $1 Billion Mark Again
San Luis Obispo County's agricultural sector enjoyed another strong year in 2024, exceeding $1 billion in total crop value for a fourth consecutive year, even as its two top crops suffered down years.
Wine grapes in particular took a major hit, falling from a record $323 million total value in 2023 to $194 million in 2024, a decline of 40%, due to reduced sales across all varietals, according to the report.
The dramatic drop knocked wine grapes from the top spot...
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