Think California is all beaches, tech, and Hollywood? Think again. California doesn’t just grow food. It helps feed America. From the date farms of the Coachella Valley and endless citrus groves to the vast fields of the Central Valley and dairy operations that produce more milk than any other state, California is an agricultural powerhouse whose impact reaches tables across the country.
In this countdown, discover 10 foods California grows more of than almost any other state, including dates, rice, olives, garlic, pistachios, lemons, oranges, and the tomatoes that become ketchup, pasta sauce, and countless pantry staples.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: California grows more of these 10 foods than almost any state
