The driving force in Fresno's economy is agriculture. Local farmers produce more than 250 different crops, including cotton, grapes, tomatoes, almonds, garlic, oranges, and nectarines. Fresno and the surrounding area produce about 60 percent of the world's raisins and about 90 percent of the raisins sold on the U.S. market.
In recent years, the city's economy has expanded to include manufacturing, service, and industrial operations. Fresno's inexpensive land prices and low cost of living have helped to attract new businesses. Government employment also is an important part of the local economy. Among the largest public employers are the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and the city and county governments.
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