San Diego County farmers who grow cut flowers and ornamental plants have seen their sales decline, while other farmers who sell produce are taking less of a hit.
Agriculture in the county is a $1.8 billion industry, according to Hannah Gbeh, executive director of the San Diego County Farm Bureau. The top ten crops in 2018 included products like ornamental trees and shrubs, flowers, avocados and lemons, according to a county report.
Gbeh said sales for cut flowers have dropped dramatically — by as much as 90% for one grower — because weddings and special events were called off. The county’s flower products, which include both cut flowers and outdoor flowering plants, brought in about $67.9 million in 2018.
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