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San Joaquin Valley

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  1. A vast valley in central California.


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Known for its rich farmland.

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Managers of agricultural water agencies in the San Joaquin Valley welcomed the announcement of an increase in supply, but also said 25% is disappointing and less than they had hoped for.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2026

Large farming operations have reshaped this part of the San Joaquin Valley over the last century.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

The State Water Resources Control Board ordered landowners in parts of the San Joaquin Valley around Corcoran and Pixley to submit detailed reports by Friday.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

They’ll say that farming is unsustainable in the San Joaquin Valley, a region of incomparable fertility that produces more than half of California’s agricultural output.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

As usual, after the strawberry season was over in Santa Maria, Papa decided to move to the San Joaquin Valley in Central California to pick grapes.

From "The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child" by Francisco Jiménez

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