A new economic analysis highlighted by The Sacramento Bee reveals just how important agriculture is to local economies, communities, and livelihoods.

According to the report commissioned by Sacramento County's Department of Agriculture, the county's agricultural sector generated nearly $1.2 BILLION in economic output in 2024, including:

• $768.2 million from agricultural production and its economic ripple effects
• $429.5 million from locally sourced food processing and its economic ripple effects
• Nearly 7,000 jobs supported directly and indirectly by agriculture

And the industry continues to contribute. Sacramento County's 2025 Crop & Livestock Report showed $550.3 million in gross agricultural production value, a 2.6% increase over the previous year.

These numbers reinforce something what growers already know: when agriculture thrives, entire communities benefit.

California growers face increasing pressures from rising input costs, water availability, regulations, and competition for agricultural land. Yet they continue to produce the high-quality crops that help feed our country and the world.

At Teleos, we're proud to support California growers with proven, science-based crop protection tools like TELONE™ by Teleos soil fumigant. By managing plant-parasitic nematodes before planting, TELONE™ creates a zone of protection that supports healthy roots, more efficient water and nutrient uptake, increased marketable yields, and improved crop quality—helping growers get the most from every acre.

Protecting the future of American agriculture means recognizing its value, supporting the people behind it, and ensuring growers have the tools they need to remain productive and competitive.

To California's growers: we applaud the work you do every day and are proud to be part of an industry that feeds the world!