Yesterday I had an appointment in Scotts Valley which is about 150 miles from home. I drove along HWY 101 North through the heart of much our vast agricultural lands in California. Similar stretches exist in other areas of California as well. California produces over 1/3 of the country's vegetables and 2/3 of the fruits and nuts. California is the leading state in production of agricultural goods and accounts for over 13% of the nation's agricultural value.
Driving through the area I saw hundreds of men and women working the fields, operating $millions worth of equipment. As I approached Salinas, the transportation hub for these products, I noticed millions of sq. ft. of warehouse space, hundreds, if not thousands, of trucks and dozens of those trucks on the highway. All of this is providing employment for millions of people and supporting their families. From the workers in the field, to the factory workers manufacturing the trucks and equipment to the checkout clerk at your grocery store, they are employed due to this unbelievable economic engine.
The US has its' share of problems but never forget, no other nation can match our ingenuity or production in agriculture or many other commodities. This provides $trillions in income for people of all types, regardless of national origin, education or other barriers. This greatness provides opportunities for a better life for anyone that wants one.
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