Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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green chart bars Significantly better than the overall value

red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

light blue chart bars No significant difference with the overall value

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Organic Farmland In Acres

Measurement Period: 2021

Filter: none (all Counties)

This value represents the approximate acres registered with the State Organic Program

Why is this important?

Organic farming is important for the preservation of soil's organic composition. Organic farmers utilize practices that maintain and improve fertility, soil structure and biodiversity, and reduce erosion. Organic farming also reduces the risks of human, animal, and environmental exposure to toxic materials.

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County: Santa Cruz

7,118

Acres

Source: santacruzcountycropreport
Measurement period: 2021
Maintained by: DataShare SCC
Last update: March 2023

Filter(s) for this location: State: California

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More details:

There are approximately 204 registered organic operations in Santa Cruz County. The figures below represent approximate acres and values registered with the State Organic Program. Acreage listed include organic pasture.