Agriculture in Nevada County has a rich history. It’s importance in our community is on the rise. From 2014 to 2015, the value of local produce from our farms nearly doubled. From wine to livestock to a wide variety of crops, it is a very active component of our economy.
The Farm Guide is your go-to publication for a list, profiles and maps of local farms, ranches, and agriculture-related businesses, locally produced products, and more.
NEVADA COUNTY HAS 354 FARMS
Vegetable Crops
- 2017 $1,964,200
- 2016 $1,771,000
Nursery and Flower Products
- 2017 $531,400
- 2016 $502,200
Timber Products
- 2017 $4,356,300
- 2016 $1,800,800
Fruit and Nut Crops
- 2017 $2,143,500
- 2016 $2,120,100
Livestock and Poultry
- 2017 $10,706,700
- 2016 $10,973,700
Apiary, Eggs and Wool Products
- 2017 $460,400
- 2016 $500,100
Pasture & Range land
- 2017 $3,700,000
- 2016 $3,700,000
Grand Total
- 2017 $23,862,400
- 2016 $21,367,900
Nevada City Winery has been recognized with numerous awards, including Best Zinfandel, Best Cabernet Franc, Best Syrah and Best Cabernet Sauvignon for the Sierra Foothill Region.
Mountain Bounty Farm is the oldest and largest CSA farm in the Sierras. It has been in operation since 1997 when it was founded by John Tecklin.
Nevada County Tech Connection just hosted the first ever county-wide AgTech Conference. For more information, check out the NCTC website.
Agriculture Resources
- Northern Sierra Wine Country
- Nevada County Grown
- Nevada County Livestock Producers Association
- Placer-Nevada Cattlewomen Association
- Foothill Fibers Guild
- CA Wool Growers Association
- Sierra Grape Growers Association
- National Forest Foundation
- Nevada County Beekeepers Association
- CSU Chico – College of Agriculture
- Small Farm Center