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Greetings,
As a lifelong farmer and businessman, I understand the importance of our County’s agricultural industry. Placer’s 2024 Crop Report highlights just how crucial it is to our economic development.
This year’s crop report marks the highest value ever recorded in Placer County, eclipsing the previous record set in 2021. The total gross value of agricultural crops and livestock soared to a record-breaking $111 million in 2024, representing a 23.8% increase from the previous year’s total with surging livestock prices and a rebound in almond and walnut prices contributed to the historic high. Cattle rose to the number one spot in 2024 with a value of $27.6 million, driven by climbing livestock prices while rice, last year’s top crop, dropped to fifth place ($12 million). Almonds took second place at $13.7 million, while walnuts climbed to third with $13.1 million thanks to favorable weather and improved pricing. Poultry ranked fourth at $12.8 million.
The annual crop report also includes information on farmers’ markets, organic products, pest exclusion efforts, noxious weed eradication and more. It can viewed in its entirety here: 2024 Agricultural Crop Production Report.
As always, your input and communication are vital to me. Effectively representing the residents of my district requires hearing directly from you. As such, I invite you to contact my office at 530-889-4010 to share your thoughts or concerns.
Anthony DeMattei
Placer County Supervisor, District 3
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Events, News and Resources
Placer County 2024 crop value surges nearly 24% to record $111 million
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Placer County agriculture had a record year in 2024! Total crop and livestock value soared nearly 24% to $111 million. Cattle led the way, with almonds, walnuts, poultry and rice rounding out the top five crops for gross value. Read more |
Burn permit suspension lifted in Placer, Nevada, Yuba, Sierra counties
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CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Chief Brian Estes is canceling the burn permit suspension and advises that those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits can now resume burning on permissible burn days. Read more |
County updates septic rules to lower costs, make adding ADUs easier
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Homeowners in Placer County will soon find it easier and more affordable to install or upgrade septic systems. Changes to septic rules are designed to lower costs, support ADU construction and modernize outdated requirements. Read more |
Phase 1 of Placer Parkway regional expressway moves forward
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Designs and specifications for Phase 1 of the long-anticipated Placer Parkway project - a new regional expressway in West Placer - have been approved by our Board of Supervisors. The $160 million project will go to bid in March. Read more |
120 local high school students get inside look at Placer County operations and careers
Roseville High School and Placer High School students had a chance to connect with county staff at the Placer County Government Center last week for Youth In Government Day. Led by the Department of Human Resources, this year’s event featured over 20 departments and included tours of multiple facilities in Auburn. Students had the chance to interact with county staff, ask questions, learn about career paths to civil service and dive deeper into county services offered throughout the region. Watch video
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Medication take-back event - October 25
A free medication take-back event will take place at locations across Placer County on Saturday, Oct. 25. There are also permanent drop boxes and mail-in options that offer a safe, free way to dispose of medication year-round. Learn more
Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election
Vote-by-mail ballots have been mailed to active, eligible voters and all 20 official ballot drop boxes throughout the county are open and ready for use. Find locations
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