For today's installment in the series California Foodways, reporter Lisa Morehouse drops down into the heart of Central California, to talk about land, religion and nuts. Almonds are the top crop in Stanislaus County, bringing in a billion plus dollars in 2013. Walnuts came in third. Nuts aren't just an economic powerhouse in this region. They're also key to the county's past ... and future.
California Foodways: The Story Behind Stanislaus County's Top Crop
Sponsored