Abundance

 BY NORA HESTON TARTE

Instead of asking what can you grow in San Joaquin County, it may be easier to ask what can’t you grow? The agricultural hub has long been associated with fruitful harvests, ranging from wine grapes and cattle to nuts, fruits, and vegetables. No matter how you slice it, it’s clear our county is bursting with big ripe fruits—and we’re not exporting it all either. The proximity between towns and farms allows fresh produce to land on the table of local restaurants, supporting a farm to fork system that promises fruitful bounties and healthful benefits for all who live and work in SJC.