Overview
Fresno County is one of the leading agricultural counties in the United States. The region is known for raisins, grapes, almonds, citrus and tree fruit.
History
Irrigation colonies founded in the late 1800s made Fresno a center of farming, especially of grapes dried into raisins. Spring blossoms on the area's orchards draw visitors along the Fresno County Blossom Trail.
Today
Agriculture, food processing, packing and distribution remain the core of the local economy.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.