Zacatecas state is leading in agricultural growth in Mexico during the first quarter of 2020, with an 18.2% increase in the primary sector compared to the previous year. The state is expected to continue its leadership in bean production and has planted 1.2 million hectares for the spring-summer cycle of 2020. Zacatecas is also a major producer of dried chili, garlic, and Persian lemon, and ranks second in pumpkin seed production in Mexico. The state's strategy aims to achieve food sovereignty and security, with a goal to make Mexico a primary actor in global grain and oilseed production.