California Cling Peach - Industry Section

<body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" text="#000000"> <table width="550" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td><font color="6699cc" size="6" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">CAL CLING PEACH INDUSTRY</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><br> <br> <font color="#FF3300" size="5">Welcome to the California Cling Peach Industry section. </font><br> Back when California was known primarily for the gold rush, one of the states truest riches was discovered: agriculture. Today, California Cling Peach farmers continue to carry on the states rich heritage of producing some of the countrys finest fruits and vegetables by producing nearly 100% of the United States Cling Peaches. For many growers, this is more than a livelihood; it is a longstanding family tradition and source of great pride and dedication. <br> <br> Keeping this tradition alive by promoting California peaches domestically and internationally is the driving mandate behind the California Cling Peach Board. Facing a rising tide of imports makes this goal even more critical, especially when you consider the thousands employed by the California peach industry and the countless others who relish in the best of California peaches each year. We thank you for your continued support.<br> <br> <font color="#FF3300" size="5">Did You Know?</font><br> Peaches contribute $943 million to Californias total economy. Some of the most significant industry related costs are listed below:<br> <br> <font color="#FF3300" size="4"><b>Industry-Specific Costs:</b></font><br> <font color="#FF3300">Raw Product</font>: <font color="6699cc">$120 Million</font><br> <font color="#FF3300">Transportation:</font> <font color="6699cc">$3 Million</font><br> <font color="#FF3300">Cannery Workers:</font> <font color="6699cc">$46 Million</font><br> <font color="#FF3300">Harvest Labor</font>:<font color="6699cc"> $18 Million</font><br> <font color="#FF3300">Cans:</font><font color="6699cc"> $68 Million</font><br> <font color="#FF3300">Sugar:</font><font color="6699cc"> $18 Million</font><br> <br> For more quick info on the California Cling Peach Industry, please see our Industry Fact Sheet.<br> *Source: University of California, Berkeley Multiplier ImpactAttention: Growers<br> <font size="1">This section is for you too! This is where we will post grower-related industry news. Check back soon.</font></font></td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>