California relies on water from the Sierra Nevada snowpack , which melts to provide runoff to rivers and reservoirs. In normal years, melted snowpack typically supplies about 30 percent of the state’s water supply.
• California produces 99% of the nation’s commercially grown table grapes
• California’s table grapes are produced in the Coachella and San Joaquin Valleys, which include Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Riverside, and Tulare counties
• There are over 85 varieties of table grapes grown in California
• Kern County grows about 115,000 acres of grapes with almost 70,000 of those dedicated to table grapes
• Drip irrigation is typically used in grape production which helps conserve water
• The Magic of Water in Kern County helps bring your favorite snack and drink to your local grocery store!
