Thursday, January 29, 2009

Produce Diagram



This diagram shows what produce is being harvested in Southern California, at major farm.

CROP: plant grown in significant quantities then harvested
ORCHARD: Intentional planting of trees or shrubs maintained for food production
CULTIVATE: to prepare work on the land in order to raise crops, to promote or improve the growth. (dictionary.com)


Major products that are being farmed:

Los Angeles County:
Ornamental Trees/ shrubs
Bedding plants
Veggies
Orchard fruit
Alfalfa

San Bernardino County:
Milk
Eggs
Cattle
Trees/Shrubs

Riverside County:
Milk
Eggs
Hay
Table Grapes
Broccoli
Leaf Lettuce
Alfalfa

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