Not a big surprise, but USDA's Economic Research Service data shows restaurant transactions fell 47% in 2020, following the start of the COVID pandemic.
Avocado marketers say they weathered a couple of "very stressful" weeks after stay-at-home orders took effect, but since have seen retail sales recover.
Lost markets and off-farm income related to the pandemic have proven difficult for many in California agriculture. 42% lost OFF-farm income, due stay-at-home orders.
Certified farmers’ markets are now defined as an essential service for distribution of food supplies. Many of the markets were temporarily closed, have now reopened.