KEEP California
GROWING
Glyphosate-based pesticides are California farmers’ #1 tool to control weeds, keep yields high, and implement conservation practices that use less land and resources.
These products are integral to producing many of California's top commodities, such as grapes and almonds, helping California farms compete in an increasingly challenging global market and ensuring a robust and affordable food supply.
Agriculture contributes over $63B to the state’s economy–the highest in the nation–and California farmers are the backbone of that activity.
California farmers rely on pesticides to grow their crops and keep yields high, bolstering domestic food production and ensuring we have enough to eat.
- Up to 40% of crops are lost to pests and diseases each year. Without pesticides, losses could be as high as 85%.
- California farmers depend on glyphosate to grow grapes, almonds, and other top commodities. Fruits and vegetables, vineyards, and orchards account for 36% of California’s overall glyphosate use.
Glyphosate helps keep California farmers competitive in global markets.
- Glyphosate helps keep farmers’ costs low. Without glyphosate, input costs for California farmers could more than double.
Glyphosate helps keep grocery prices affordable.
- Without glyphosate, food inflation could more than double—forcing Californians to pay even more at the grocery store.
