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Cilantro and Parsley Profit Insights Boost Growers’ Planning

8/28/2025

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Story summary

A University of California Cooperative Extension study details costs and returns for cilantro and parsley in Ventura County.
Cilantro acreage rose from 1,257 to 4,065 acres from 2002 to 2022.
Cilantro production costs are estimated at $5,352 per acre, with profits of $2,545 before management costs.
Parsley production costs are $10,795 per acre, yielding profits of $3,445.
The study supports growers in financial planning and is available for download.

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Story summary

A University of California Cooperative Extension study details costs and returns for cilantro and parsley in Ventura County.
Cilantro acreage rose from 1,257 to 4,065 acres from 2002 to 2022.
Cilantro production costs are estimated at $5,352 per acre, with profits of $2,545 before management costs.
Parsley production costs are $10,795 per acre, yielding profits of $3,445.
The study supports growers in financial planning and is available for download.