In what other ways are these California agricultural regions similar? (Fresno: insurance, farm)

[Brandon Graves]

Besides being agricultural/agricultural-based, in what other ways are the Central Valley (Sacramento, Visalia, etc.), the East Coachella Valley (no, not the whole CV, but the eastern half) (from Indio/Coachella to North Shore/Oasis), the San Jacinto Valley (San Jacinto, Hemet, etc.), the Imperial Valley (El Centro, Calexico, etc.), and the Palo Verde Valley (Blythe, Ripley, etc.) similar? I'm pretty sure all of these five agricultural regions get hot to really hot in the summer, and have mild winters. But, what else do they have in common, besides being inland, agricultural, and hot/mild?

Any answers are greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance!

[sacreole]

These agricultural regions you mentioned rely on irrigation and lots of migrant farm labor.

[payutenyodagimas]

Originally Posted by Brandon Graves

have mild winters.

mild maybe if you compare to the Northeast or Midwest but against SoCal, "mild" means very very cold

[Brandon Graves]

Originally Posted by payutenyodagimas

mild maybe if you compare to the Northeast or Midwest but against SoCal, "mild" means very very cold

My mistake. I meant to say "chilly," like usually below 50°F.

[Flovis]

Fresno stayed at 55-65 for most of the winter. The Heater rarely came on and I was able to wear sandals for most of winter.
Seemed pretty mild to me.
I haven't seen a cold winter in years, something is up with CA weather.

[Brandon Graves]

Let me rephrase it: "chilly," as in usually below 50°F, occasionally below 40°F. Now, back on topic with the thread's question...

[BeauCharles]

The Sacramento Valley and San Joaquin Valley are quite different from each other. The Sacramento is much more of two kinds of crops (rice and orchards) while the San Joaquin has more row crops. The Sacramento Valley is just prettier as well - more rain, more varied topography, bigger rivers.

[Frihed89]

The Imperial Valley is a world unto itself. I mean, they plow their "fields" with road equipment to break-up the thick salt-caked soils. They have virtually 360 growing days, the highest profits per acre of anywhere in California, and last I heard no one needed crop insurance. And don't forget the Salton Sea!

[Brandon Graves]

Originally Posted by Frihed89

The Imperial Valley is a world unto itself. I mean, they plow their "fields" with road equipment to break-up the thick salt-caked soils. They have virtually 360 growing days, the highest profits per acre of anywhere in California, and last I heard no one needed crop insurance. And don't forget the Salton Sea!

True! In addition, the city of Holtville is also known as the "Carrot Capital of the World," as said in its motto.

[Brandon Graves]

Oh, and let's not forget the East Coachella Valley (from Indio to the Salton Sea), with its canals, seasonal row crops, date farms, citrus groves, ranches, and its ownage to the northern half of the Salton Sea.