Yuma, Arizona (Kyma, Kecy) – A new study published by the University of Arizona (U of A) says Yuma Agriculture and Agriculture Business added $4.4 billion to the state’s economic activity in 2022.

Of the $4.4 billion, $3.9 billion was spent on the Yuma County economy.

All companies linked to agriculture from the production and support industries helped to produce money.

Robert Masson, local U, assistant farming agent U, explains how the county has been added to the state economy.

“The direct impact of the sales itself, and the supply chain and processing and delivery, and contribution to other counties, amounts to $4.4 billion a year,” Masson said.

The same study also shows that Yuma production generated $3.2 billion in retail value in 2022.

Mike Paskinelli, president of the Yuma Fresh Vegetables Association, explains how locals can help keep their produce safe.

“It’s really important to support us, as it’s very important to leave the field during a harvest or post-harvest event, so be careful,” Paskinelli said. I said that.

Masson explains the dollar value of irrigation water in Yuma County.

“Each drop makes you about nine times more money than anywhere else along the Colorado River Basin,” Masson said.

Yuma County ranked 13th in total crop sales for all US counties.