Citrus was once king in California with vast rolling hills of orange and lemon trees, introduced by Franciscan friars in the late 1700s.
Today, while housing has become a more profitable crop, Ventura and San Joaquin counties still showcase the beauty of citrus orchards.
California's winter months bring a variety of fresh citrus to local farmers' markets, including unique types not found in supermarkets.
Smaller farms continue to cultivate specialty citrus, offering fruits like kefir limes and Golden Nugget tangerines, proving California's citrus legacy endures.
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