The area around Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego offers significant agribusiness opportunities for transitioning military personnel and veterans interested in small-scale farming. San Diego County boasts 5,082 farms, the most of any county in the U.S., with 96% being family-owned and specializing in high-value crops like avocados, citrus, and specialty vegetables. The region’s robust network of Certified Farmers’ Markets and CSA programs provides direct-to-consumer sales channels. With the county generating over $831 million in agricultural sales annually and 15% of farms selling directly to consumers, veterans can tap into a thriving market for locally grown produce and sustainable farming practices.