And many farmers. The minority but also the backbone industry. Without agriculture this area would suffer pretty drastically.

Many state wide polices that don't even make since in the bay area or socal are applied here where the average annual income is drastically lower. Its a classic case of rural vs. urban policies making little sense.

There are battles over water, taxes, and immigration policy. I remember being a kid and hearing conservative farmers talk about the need for better immigration policies that allowed migrate workers to work in the fields. I remember field workers organizing to fight for better working conditions and pay. When your status is illegal after all the farmer has a lot more power over you.

There are many complex issues in Central California that really are after thoughts for the state government. Its a shame.