Raisins and the Fresno Valley Rise of a Fruit Empire
The rise of California raisin production from the 1870s in the Fresno area. Growth fueled by irrigation, seedless varieties, and the seeding machine, boosting exports and creating a robust industry with diverse fruit markets and noted earnings.
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