San Joaquin
Valley farming region
San Joaquin refers to a major river and valley in central California, forming the southern portion of the state's Central Valley.
The San Joaquin Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions: San Joaquin Valley farmers grow most of the nation's almonds.
The name also designates a California county.
Pronounced san-wah-KEEN.
- indigenous tribesOriginal inhabitants of regions
- wetlandsWater-saturated terrain
- valleyLow ground between heights
- missionsAssigned important tasks
- farmingCultivating land for food
almond groves · river · endangered species · fish ladders · gold rush · irrigation · basin · habitat · Spanish language · almonds · orchards · citrus · cotton · delta · settlers · foothills · vineyards · biodiversity
San JoaquinSacramento
California seat of government
Sacramento River · Bay Area · San Francisco · Los Angeles · coastal California
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