The BEST of Central California have been named!

 

We are excited to share with you our fully “reimagined” Best of Central California, The People’s Choice. Like most things in California, this product has evolved from years past. We are honored to have Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino as this year’s presenting sponsor. We thank all of those that participated in nominations and voting, as well as the advertisers in our inaugural edition of the Best of Central California magazine.

This year’s contest was different than the year’s past, resulting in an increase in participation. We had 4,523 businesses hoping to win gold, silver, or bronze in 291 categories, and received 181,607 votes from 53,887 unique voters. With this much competition, winning Best of Central California is truly an accomplishment.

With reimaging Best of Central California, we set out to be exceptional and resilient, much like modern-day California farmers. They are progressive, highly educated, and early adopters of modern technologies. Best of Central California can be compared to farm operations … unusually well organized and knowing how to make a “desert” bloom.

Farming has always been essential to Central California. By the mid-1850s, wheat and grain were the top crops. California’s grain operations began to evolve quite differently from the family farms of America. Between 1890 and 1914, the farm economy shifted from large-scale ranching and grain-growing operations to smaller-scale, intensive fruit cultivation.

California’s acreage in cotton ranked 14th out of 15 cotton-producing states in 1919; by 1959 it ranked only behind Texas. Livestock ranches were known for producing some of the best beef, dairy, and poultry. The Central Valley was also known for the large population of sheepherders that would travel the area.

With Best of Central California, we celebrate those in the Agricultural community who have been essential to the growth and prosperity of the area. We also honor those across other industries including Eat & Drink, Education, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden, Law, Motors, Services, Shopping, and Things to Do.

Congratulations to the 683 businesses that have been voted Best of Central California. Thank you for participating and thank you to the thousands that voted. We encourage you to explore Central California like a tourist and visit as many of those voted best! When you do, tell them congratulations on being voted best.

Enjoy!

-Best of Central California Team


 

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