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       The fertile soils and temperate climate of California create an ideal environment for agriculture. The Golden State's abundant natural resources have been carefully harnessed and nurtured throughout history so that California is proud to claim one of the most sophisticated food and fiber production and distribution systems in the world.  | 
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Today, California agriculture is a $26.8 billion industry that produces more than 350 different crop and livestock commodities and generates more than $70 billion in related economic activity.  | 
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|  could your site 
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|  This is a very 
      interesting and informative site with lots of facts and figures about the 
      large part that agriculture plays in the state. Well worth a visit!  | 
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