Tulare isn’t just feeding the world—it’s building the future of agriculture.

With numerous dairy production facilities located within the City and more than 400,000 acres of plant crops and over 1,000,000 acres of field crops throughout Tulare County, the region offers unmatched opportunity for innovation in agricultural technology and research. Here, entrepreneurs and industry leaders work directly alongside growers and producers to advance water conservation, reduce air emissions, improve efficiency, and strengthen a sustainable food system for future generations.

A Global Dairy & Food Production Hub

The City of Tulare is home to internationally recognized manufacturers that drive economic growth and food innovation, including Saputo, Lactalis (Kraft operations), Land O'Lakes, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, and Rosa Brothers Milk Company.

These companies anchor a strong dairy supply chain that supports processing, packaging, distribution, and innovation at scale.

Supporting this ecosystem, United States Cold Storage provides state-of-the-art cold storage and logistics solutions, ensuring products move efficiently from production facilities to markets across the country and beyond.

With roots in Tulare, JDH connects supply and demand across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Asia through an extensive transportation network of rail, truck, and barge—delivering grains, co-products, manufactured animal feed, and feed ingredients worldwide.

For equipment acquisition and asset management, Ritchie Bros. serves businesses by connecting sellers with onsite and online buyers from around the globe, reinforcing Tulare’s position as a center of agricultural commerce.

Education & Workforce Development

Innovation thrives where talent is cultivated.

The UC Davis Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center provides hands-on clinical and laboratory training for senior veterinary students and residents seeking advanced dairy production and medical experience. The Center also inspires the next generation of agricultural and veterinary professionals.

At College of the Sequoias – Tulare Campus, students can complete general education coursework or earn degrees and certificates in agriculture, architecture, technology, and skilled trades—creating a strong local workforce pipeline aligned with industry needs.

Digital Infrastructure that Powers Growth

The City of Tulare is one of only two cities in California offering 10-gig fiber internet and phone services to residents and businesses. This high-speed connectivity supports advanced manufacturing, precision agriculture, data-driven research, and seamless collaboration—at competitive and accessible rates.

In Tulare, innovation isn’t theoretical—it’s practical, applied, and happening every day. From dairy processing and logistics to education, technology, and global distribution, Tulare is a place where ideas turn into industry and opportunity continues to grow.