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Monterey County is recognized as the Salad Bowl of the World. Its temperate climate, rich soils, and unparalleled infrastructure support system make this the ideal growing area for cool season vegetables, wine grapes, strawberries and flowers. The County is also the home of the packaged salad and pre-cut fresh vegetables, representing 90% market share of the fresh vegetable value added industry. Because the agriculture here is year round and highly labor intensive, Monterey County has the State’s highest agricultural payroll.
County Director
Dr Maria de la Fuente Ph. D.
Title: County Director Monterey and San Benito Counties - Farm & Master Gardener Advisor San Benito and Santa Clara Counties
Phone: 831-637-5346@SB 831-759-7358@Mty 408-282-3131@SCl
Email: medelafuente@ucanr.edu
Contact Information
Monterey County
Cooperative Extension Monterey County
1432 Abbott Street
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: PH-(831) 759-7350 4-H-(831) 759-7360
Fax: (831) 758-3018

