Crop Reports

What is the Crop Report?

• The Mendocino County Annual Crop and Livestock Report (Crop Report) is a state-mandated publication that documents the county’s gross value of agricultural production for each calendar year. The report separates data by commodity group and reflects the overall economic contribution of agriculture within the county.
• Information is collected through surveys submitted by agricultural producers, ranchers, processors, packers, and other industry sources.

Is the Information provided confidential?

• Yes. Individual production information provided to our office is confidential. All data is handled and reported in a manner that protects the privacy of individual operations.

Who uses the Crop Report information and why is it important?

• The Crop Report serves a wide range of agricultural, governmental, and public stakeholders:
  • Agricultural producers and ranchers use the report to evaluate market conditions and production trends, and to assist with planning for planting, harvesting, processing, pricing strategies, transportation logistics, and financing needs.
  • Agricultural lenders and financial institutions use the report to assess industry performance, monitor commodity trends, and anticipate capital requirements.
  • Universities and agricultural research organizations reference the report as a historical record of acreage, production, and economic trends.
  • County boards, commissions, and regulatory agencies consult the report when developing agricultural policy and making land-use or resource-related decisions.
  • Transportation agencies, farm labor programs, and plant health and disease management agencies use the report to anticipate service and infrastructure needs.
  • The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) may rely on Crop Report data when determining disaster relief payments.

  Beyond statistics, the Crop Report highlights the diversity and economic importance of agriculture in Mendocino County and provides the public with insight into the industry that supports the regional economy.

Why Participate in the Crop Report survey?

• Producer participation is essential to ensuring that the Crop Report accurately reflects the scope, diversity, and economic value of agriculture in Mendocino County.
• Agricultural production within the county is highly diverse, and much of this localized information is not captured through any other reporting source. Without direct input from producers, the full picture of the county’s agricultural economy cannot be properly represented.
• Participation helps ensure that commodities are properly valued, industry sectors are accurately reflected, and agriculture’s overall economic contribution is fully documented.