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California County Avocado Statistics
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About
This dataset provides detailed annual statistics on California avocado production spanning 40 years, from 1980 to 2020. It offers insights into the agricultural output of avocados across various Californian counties, which are known for their suitable weather conditions for this crop. The data includes metrics such as acres harvested, yield, total production, price per unit, and overall value. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding historical trends and patterns in the California avocado industry.
Columns
- Year: The specific year of observation.
- Commodity Code: A unique code identifying the commodity.
- Crop Name: The name of the agricultural crop, predominantly "AVOCADOS ALL".
- County Code: A specific code assigned to each county.
- County: The name of the county where the production data was recorded, including Riverside, San Bernardino, and other counties.
- Harvested Acres: The total number of acres from which avocados were harvested.
- Yield: The harvest yield, indicating efficiency of production.
- Production: The total amount of avocados produced.
- Price P/U: The price per unit of avocado produced.
- Unit: The unit of measurement for production and price, often "TONS" or "TON".
- Value: The total monetary value of the avocado production in US Dollars.
Distribution
The dataset is typically provided in a CSV format, with a file size of approximately 34.27 kB and includes 11 columns. It contains around 420 records, representing annual data points by county. While most columns have 420 valid entries, some, such as Harvested Acres, Yield, Production, Price P/U, and Value, have slightly fewer valid entries (394-402), with a small number of mismatched records.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for a variety of applications, including:
- Practising data visualisation to illustrate production trends.
- Engaging in data cleaning exercises.
- Developing forecasting models for future avocado production or pricing.
- Analysing agricultural economics and market trends.
Coverage
The dataset covers avocado production across California counties, where the climate is favourable for cultivation. The time range for the observations is 40 years, from 1980 to 2020. Data is available on a per-county, per-year basis.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for:
- Data scientists and analysts for trend analysis, model building, and skill development in data processing.
- Researchers studying agricultural economics, crop science, or regional food production.
- Students learning about data management, statistical analysis, or agricultural supply chains.
- Anyone interested in the history and economics of avocado production in California.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- California Avocado Production Data (1980-2020)
- California County Avocado Statistics
- Avocado Farming Data: California (1980-2020)
- Historical California Avocado Output
Attributes
Original Data Source: California County Avocado Statistics
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