Agriculture & Food Processing

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Months for retail permits
Average access time to major regional markets

Industry
Overview

Yuba County is a core part of California’s Sacramento Valley agricultural economy, supporting a full value chain from production to processing, cold storage, and export-oriented operations.

Yuba County Benefits

Local Operations

  • Crop Production
  • Food & Beverage Processing
  • Seed & Nursery Operations
  • Farm Equipment & Machinery
  • Equipment Service & Repair
  • Cold Storage & Distribution

Competitive Local Advantages

  • Sacramento Valley location with mild climate and long growing seasons
  • Well-protected watershed and reliable groundwater resources
  • Proximity to major ag markets and export corridors (Port of Oakland, Sacramento)
  • Established agricultural supply chain and service ecosystem
  • Right-to-farm protections and ag-supportive land use policies

Workforce and Talent Pipeline

  • Generational agricultural workforce with hands-on production experience
  • Proximity to community colleges, CSU system, and UC Davis (ag, food science, engineering)
  • Skilled labor for processing, maintenance, and logistics

Infrastructure & Assets

  • Cold storage facilities
  • Food-grade processing and packing facilities
  • Highway access to I-5 and I-80
  • Rail connectivity for bulk and export-oriented commodities

Existing Local Businesses Production

  • Dana & Dana Farms
  • Matthew’s Rice
  • ShoEi Foods (FDI – Japan)
  • Knights Grapevine Nursery
  • Numerous rice, walnut, peach, prune, and kiwi producers

Cold Storage & Processing Facilities

  • Feather River Cold Storage
  • Mariani Packing
  • California Packing Company

Frequently Asked Questions

Yuba County offers a variety of sites suitable for retail, commercial, and industrial development, including high-visibility corridors and large-scale industrial parcels. Our team can help identify opportunities aligned with your project goals.

We can prepare a customized, comprehensive fee estimate tailored to your specific project, including development impact fees, permitting costs, and infrastructure considerations.

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Success Stories

These examples demonstrate how early coordination, clear communication, and a defined process help projects move forward in Yuba County.

Case Study
Value-added processing growth supporting regional producers

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ShoEi Foods’ investment in Yuba County

ShoEi Foods’ investment in Yuba County as an example of international agribusiness locating in a stable, water-secure region

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