Agribusiness
Agriculture has a rich tradition in Imperial Valley. Today the region is becoming fertile ground for the location of agriculture companies that recognize the advantages of locating here:
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Central Location to Major Southwest Markets
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Publicly Owned Water and Energy at an Affordable Cost
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Availability of a Young Workforce
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Wide variety of available commodities
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Available land zoned for agricultural and commercial use
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Access to three international ports
Food Processing
With the availability of a wide variety of crops and access to rail, road, and coastal transportation, the Imperial Valley is the place for your next food manufacturing firm.
Imperial Valley has the right combination of factors to be a profitable place to which dairies, dairy processing plants, and support business can relocate.
Bio-Fuels
With a longer-than-average growing season, wide variety of crops, and nearby location to San Diego’s biotechnology industry, Imperial Valley is in a prime location to take advantage of opportunities in bio-fuel production and manufacturing. Whether you’re interested in cellulosic ethanol, advanced biofuels, dedicated energy crops, or algae for fuel, Imperial Valley has the resources you need.
Additional Resources
Imperial County Agricultural Commissioners Office
Imperial Valley Vegetable Growers Association
For information on opportunities for agribusinesses in the Imperial Valley, contact Alexis Brown at alexis@ivedc.com
For the 2007 Imperial County Agricultural Crop and Livestock Report, click here.
For the Imperial County Profile from the 2007 Census of Agriculture, click here.
