Why Is Kings One of the Most Important Counties in California?
Got Milk? Well maybe you can thank Kings County for that! Are you enjoying your bottle of Chardonnay wine, the tomato sauce on your pizza, tomatoes in your salad, and that soft cotton shirt that’s keeping you cool and dry? You and millions like you around the planet are connected by a thread, thanks to the County of Kings! It’s not a very populated place as far as California counties go. Compare its 155,000 population to Los Angeles County where there are 10 million citizens! Yet, Kings County helps feed the hungry masses globally through sophisticated farm methods that earn these distinctions: Top producer of cotton lint; Top 3 counties for production of milk & cream; Top 2 counties for tomato processing; and Top 5 counties for the State’s crush which includes Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, plus raisin grapes such as Thompson Seedless. The next time you hear about Kings County or pass by the Central Valley, stop to experience its local flavors:
- Tachi Palace Casino with Coyote Grill and Pork Chop Hill Buffet features Joan Jett & the Black Hearts on April 18, 2013
- Lemoore’s Central Valley Pizza Festival takes place April 19-21, 2013
- Hanford Cinco de Mayo Festival May 5, 2013
- Kings County Homecoming Parade May 18, 2013 in downtown Hanford
- The Kings Fair July 4- 7, 2013
- Visit beautiful Hanford City Hall and its Carnegie Building
