Fresno County offers unparalleled logistical advantages, conveniently located between two major deep-water ports, with access to two of California’s largest transportation corridors, CA-99 and Interstate 5, which serve as the state’s inland supply chain routes. Employment in the transportation and warehousing industry has increased by 64.1% over the last ten years.

As one of the nation’s top agriculture-producing counties, with $9 billion in agricultural output for 2024 alone, Fresno County’s ag-tech industry has gained traction in recent years, with innovative ag-tech companies moving in seeking to improve efficiency, increase yields, and reduce waste on Central Valley farms.

California’s Central Valley produces one-quarter of the nation’s food, including 40% of its fruits, nuts, and other table foods, using fewer than 1% of U.S. farmland. This makes our region a magnet for innovation in food processing and value-added products, with many name-brand food and beverage items processed right here in Fresno County.

New manufacturing operations in Fresno County have increased 15.7% over the last ten years, outpacing the statewide average growth rate of 10.5% over the same period. In 2024 alone, Fresno County’s manufacturing sector generated $3.8 billion in gross regional product. Furthermore, EDC administers a number of employer-verified workforce training programs that serve as a pipeline for highly-skilled manufacturing workers.