Agriculture in Santa Clara Valley

The Santa Clara Valley has a rich agricultural heritage that continues to thrive alongside its globally renowned tech industry. Once known as the "Valley of Heart's Delight" for its abundant orchards and farms, the region transformed into Silicon Valley but maintains a vibrant agricultural presence.

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Today, farmers and technologists share the same landscape and entrepreneurial spirit. Both communities excel at innovation and practical problem-solving. Local farmers employ sustainable practices, precision agriculture technologies, and direct-to-consumer marketing to overcome challenges. We invite you visit our farms in person to see all the exciting innovation happening here.

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The valley's Mediterranean climate supports diverse crops including greens, garlic, wine grapes, stone fruits, specialty vegetables, cut flowers, onions and so much more! Many farms operate on the urban-rural interface, creating unique opportunities for agritourism. We have year-round opportunities at U-Pick farms, pumpkin patches, wineries and farm tours.

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The proximity of agriculture to Silicon Valley has led to cross-pollination of ideas, with ag-tech innovations emerging from this collaborative environment. Farmers, like their tech counterparts, wear multiple hats—agronomist, mechanic, marketer, and business strategist—adapting constantly to changing conditions and opportunities.

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This shared culture of innovation and resilience continues to define Santa Clara Valley as a place where both technological and agricultural entrepreneurs thrive. Hope to see you on the farm trail!

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