The main crop grown in California's Central Valley is almonds, which are a major agricultural export.

Almonds are the main crop in the Central Valley of California, one of the world's most productive agricultural regions. About 80% of the almonds grown worldwide are produced in California, with the Central Valley offering the best soil and temperature for almond farming. California's economy now heavily depends on almond cultivation, which generates billions of dollars in income each year. Almonds are the most commercially significant crop in the area, while corn, wheat, and citrus fruits are also farmed there. Almonds are still in high demand worldwide, particularly for their use in food goods, drinks, and snacks.