University of California
Butte County Extension
About Us
Butte County has the largest urban population north of Sacramento with approximately 220,500 residents. The 2010 estimated gross value of agricultural production in Butte County totaled $622,414,000. Fruit and nut crops lead in value at over $371 million followed by field crops at over $198 million. Production of the top five crops; rice, walnuts, almonds, dried plums, and nursery stock accounts for 86 percent of the total gross value. Butte County is second statewide in rice, walnut, prune, kiwifruit, and pecan acreage.
Butte County
Cooperative Extension Butte County
2279-B Del Oro Avenue
Oroville, CA 95965
Phone: (530) 538-7201 Call ahead for ADA assistance
Fax: (530) 538-7140
Director:
Joseph Connell