California Fig Advisory Board

The California Fig Advisory Board represents 100% of the Nation's commercial dried fig producers and processors. Madera is the number one fig producing county, followed by Merced and Fresno Counties. Fig acreage totals nearly 10,000 acres with an average production totaling 12,000 tons. In addition, approximately 3,000 tons of fresh figs are shipped to major markets in the United States, Canada and the Orient.

Dried figs are often referred to as "Nature's Most Nearly Perfect Fruit." They are higher in dietary fiber than other fruits and, on an equal weight basis, contain more calcium than milk and more potassium than bananas. Figs are fat-free, sodium-free and, like other plant foods, cholesterol-free. This versatile fruit can be enjoyed at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and is an ideal snack item. The most common commercial usage is in fig bars and cookies.