Flowers Lift San Mateo County Farm Value to 2019 High

San Mateo County’s farm value reached its highest level since 2019, driven by flowers and potted plants.

The increase marks a new high for the county’s farm value during the period beginning in 2019. Flowers and potted plants were the leading contributors identified in the development.

Jobs and economy

Agriculture is part of San Mateo County’s local economy, and changes in farm value can affect the businesses and workers connected to production, sales and related services. The figures also point to the continuing role of ornamental plants in the county’s farm sector.

What the increase shows

The rise places the county’s agricultural value above its levels in the years since 2019. Flowers and potted plants stand out as the products associated with that growth.

The total farm value, the size of the year-over-year change and the underlying agricultural record are not stated here.