History of Stanislaus County
A quick overview of Stanislaus County
- Stanislaus County is right in the center of the Central Valley.
- Stanislaus County consistently ranks as one of the nation’s Top 10 agricultural counties.
- The region is considered to be one of the richest in the world.
The Top 10 agricultural products produced by Stanislaus County are:
- Milk
- Almonds
- Chickens
- Walnuts
- Chicken eggs
- Cattle & calves
- Grapes
- Peaches
- Tomatoes
- Alfalfa hay
Largest employers in Stanislaus County
NON-MANUFACTURING COMPANIES / # OF EMPLOYEES
- Stanislaus County / 4,365
- Modesto City Schools / 2,970
- Doctors Medical Center / 2,010
- Memorial Hospital Assoc / 2,000
- City of Modesto / 1,400
- Gould Medical Foundation / 600
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES / # OF EMPLOYEES
- E&J Gallo Winery / 2,500
- Tri Valley Growers / 2,500
- The Modesto Bee / 650
- Frito Lay / 500
- Basic Vegetable / 500