Crops and livestock remain important industries for the livelihood of those in the St. Johns County area, and are therefore an important part of the local economy, job market and housing market.
For starters, St. Johns County leads the state of Florida in the production of potatoes and cabbage. Approximately 24,960 acres of land in St. Johns County are dedicated to potatoes, cabbage, broccoli, turfgrass, livestock, nursery stock, timber and various, small truck crops.
As stated by the University of Florida, agricultural and natural resources industries account for over $171 million in revenue for St. Johns County, and account for over 2,600 jobs.
The industry breakdowns are as follows:
- Vegetables $45,000,000
- Environmental Horticulture $48,000,000
- Labor Income $77,000,000
- Indirect Business Taxes $13,300,000
Both farmers and residents of St. Johns County are involved in raising either crops or livestock, and are provided assistance by the Agricultural Center.
The Agricultural Center provides vital information to residents and farmers, and also serves as a teaching center. Its goals are to provide farmers and residents with the most current research information and the best management practices for raising their crops and livestock.
The Agricultural Center also assists the University of Florida and its research centers in determining the needs of the farming community and working with all farmers and residents of St. Johns County to preserve the beauty and the quality of the area’s natural resources.
Other, local farm associations which serve the St. Johns County area include the Northeast Florida Beef and Forage Group, the North Florida Growers Association and the St. Johns County Cattlemen’s Association.
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