The main center of agricultural research and information in California is at the University of California at Davis and especially in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Many scientists are working to discover new and better ways to carry out all facets agriculture. While the scientists are in buildings and facilities throughout California, the main administration is in the building near this cache.
This cache is the first in a series that shows you facets of Agriculture. At each location you will be able to see at least one of the many commodities that is produced to feed us, clothe us and to make our lives comfortable and enjoyable. The table below shows what is available in the series (the "Market" percentage is of Market Value of California Agriculture of that category):
| code |
California Ag Commodity |
Market |
Geocaches |
| Ag 1 |
Fruits, tree nuts, vineyards and berries |
33.9% |
(none yet) |
| Ag 2 |
Vegetables, melons, and potatoes |
18.6% |
(none yet) |
| Ag 3 |
Dairy products from cows |
14.5% |
GCKBJQ |
| Ag 4 |
Nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod |
12.8% |
GCKG4R |
| Ag 5 |
Cattle and calves |
6.1% |
(none yet) |
| Ag 6 |
Field crops (dry) including grains, and cotton |
5.5% |
GCKBJZ |
| Ag 7 |
Poultry and eggs |
4.0% |
(none yet) |
| Ag 8 |
Other crops |
3.7% |
(none yet) |
| Ag 9 |
Other animals including hogs, sheep, horses, aquaculture |
0.9% |
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Data for these categories are for 2002 and come from the 2004 USDA report. I hope you will find the series educational and enjoyable.