The president of the San Diego County Farm Bureau discusses the potential effects of tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico for local farmers and consumers. While specialty crops grown in San Diego County are unlikely to be significantly impacted, the tariffs could potentially raise prices for some fresh fruits and vegetables.
ESCONDIDO, Calif. – More than $1.8 Billion.That’s the annual value of the farming trade here in San Diego County .Whether it’s the farmers’ market or grocery store, most people get their food from somewhere in San Diego County .“ Agriculture is the fourth largest economic driver in the county,” Dana Groot, President of the San Diego County Farm Bureau, said.
So, our county growers are not likely to get swept up in the concerns that the wheat growers, the corn growers or soy bean growers and dairy. Those people are going have a little more to be concerned about,” Groot said.Groot told ABC 10News the proposed tariffs could likely mean a lot to consumers because they could likely pay more for some fresh fruits and vegetables.
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