Central Valley

The Central Valley is a large, flat valley in California, stretching about 450 miles from north to south. It’s one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world, supplying fruits, vegetables, nuts, and other crops. The valley is bounded by mountain ranges, including the Sierra Nevada and the Coast Ranges. Its climate features hot, dry summers and mild winters, with irrigation playing a key role due to limited rainfall. The Central Valley also hosts major cities like Fresno and Sacramento, forming a vital economic hub for agriculture, transportation, and industry in California.