Once again Monterey County has earned 2 agricultural awards. One as the Salad Bowl of the World, and the other as the Strawberry Capital of America. This information comes from the most recent Census of Agriculture (which is released by the Department of Agriculture every 5 years).
According to the Washington Post Newspaper, Monterey County also leads the country in the growing of Artichokes, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Kale, Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Spinach, and Sugar and Snow Peas.
