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  3. Yuma Agriculture Generates $4.4B In State Economic Activity, New U of A Study Finds

Yuma agriculture generates $4.4B in state economic activity, new U of A study finds

Feb. 11, 2025
Elena Lopez
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Researchers found that produce grown in Yuma generated $3.2 billion in retail value in 2022, ranking the county third nationwide in sales of vegetables, melons, potatoes and sweet potatoes.

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