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Rich peat soil and a temperate climate have combined to make the area around Stockton one of the

richest agricultural and dairy regions in California. Throughout the 150 years of Stockton's history,

almost every major fruit, nut and field crop has been grown, some with greater success than others.

Current major crops include asparagus, cherries, tomatoes, walnuts and almonds, plus many othersmaller-production orchard, row and feed crops. Grapes amount to 40 percent of the fruit and nut harvest

and contribute 18 percent to the county's agricultural dollar. Prize-winning wines are produced from

vineyards north of Stockton, contributing to the international reputation of fine quality California wines.The legendary Delta created by the confluence of several riversand many man-made channels, includes 1,000 miles of

waterways and is what in many ways defines Stockton and

surrounding communities. Wildlife, irrigation, transportation andrecreation all owe their existence and success to the muddy

waters of theSan Joaquin Delta. Stockton and environs have long

been known in the entertainment industry as location-rich.

Stockton has been culturally and ethnically diverse since itsbeginning as a muddy-street gold-rush camp. Today's diversity is

reflected in Stockton street names, many ethnic festivals,

architecture and in the faces and heritage of a majority of itscitizens.

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