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San Diego County Agriculture: Overview, Challenges and
Opportunities
Ramiro Lobo, Farm AdvisorUCCE San Diego County
North San Diego Business ChamberEconomic Development Committee
San Diego, CA -June 1, 2017
About San Diego County Farmers:
Major Trends Renewed interest in farming and increasing
number of training or apprenticeship programs
Increasing interest and growth in urban food production
Increased interest and growth in controlled environment agriculture/greenhouse production
Increased interest in Food Systems approach – i.e. the San Diego Food Systems Alliance
Friendlier political and regulatory environment
Food and beverage trends (local, beer, wine, cider)
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