<P> Additionally , the San Joaquin Valley in California has also been called the breadbasket of the world . The San Joaquin Valley produces the majority of the 12.8 % of the United States ' agricultural production ( as measured by dollar value ) that comes from California . Grapes - table , raisin , and to a lesser extent , wine - are perhaps the valley 's highest - profile product , but equally ( if not more ) important are cotton , nuts ( especially almonds and pistachios ) , citrus , and vegetables . 70 % of the world 's and 100 % of the U.S. supply of almonds comes from the valley . Oranges , peaches , garlic , tangerines , tomatoes , kiwis , hay , alfalfa and numerous other crops have been harvested with great success . According to the 2002 Census of Agriculture 's ranking of market value of agricultural products sold , nine of the nation 's top 10 , and 12 of the top 20 , producing counties are in California . </P>
<P> Additionally , the San Joaquin Valley in California has also been called the breadbasket of the world . The San Joaquin Valley produces the majority of the 12.8 % of the United States ' agricultural production ( as measured by dollar value ) that comes from California . Grapes - table , raisin , and to a lesser extent , wine - are perhaps the valley 's highest - profile product , but equally ( if not more ) important are cotton , nuts ( especially almonds and pistachios ) , citrus , and vegetables . 70 % of the world 's and 100 % of the U.S. supply of almonds comes from the valley . Oranges , peaches , garlic , tangerines , tomatoes , kiwis , hay , alfalfa and numerous other crops have been harvested with great success . According to the 2002 Census of Agriculture 's ranking of market value of agricultural products sold , nine of the nation 's top 10 , and 12 of the top 20 , producing counties are in California . </P>
where is the bread basket located in the us
where is the bread basket located in the us
San Joaquin Valley in California
San Joaquin Valley in California