Butte County Economic Development Corporation

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A Better Place To Live, A Better Place To Do Business

Saturday, July 05, 2008

Butte County welcomes and encourages the growth of agribusiness. Its commitment to working with the health and vitality of this industry strengthens California's number one status in agriculture in the United States.

Butte County's rich soil, temperate climate and abundant water supply help produce a variety of crops, valued at nearly $300 million. The number of full-time farms increased by three percent between 1992 and 1997, while the market value of crop sales increased by 57 percent. Top crops include: rice, almonds, walnuts, prunes, peaches and kiwi fruit.

Butte County agribusiness is diverse in its growth, attracting a range of companies from food processing and packaging to research and development. These companies have discovered the unbeatable mix of resources and incentives that enable them to deliver more variety and higher-quality products at lower operating costs.