Reedley

greenery. The roundabout was the second of its kind in Reedley. The other one, installed seven years ago, was the first roundabout in San Joa- quin Valley. Agriculture is a major economic driver for Reedley. Terry says, “The San Joaquin Valley is the most active agricultural region in the entire world as far as its production.We are consis- tently looking for ways to interface with the agricultural community, because it isn’t only the agriculture itself, and the workers and farmers directly associated with that, it’s also the ancil- lary businesses that support the ag sector.” Reedley’s largest ag-related employer is Moonlight Packing–a cold storage and packing facility located within the city limits, specializ- ing in the growing, packing, and shipping of the world’s most delicious peaches, nectarines, plums, pluots, table grapes, oranges, lemons,mandarins, and pomegranates. Several other agriculture-re- lated facilities are within, and adjacent to, the city, as well as the actual farming operations. Additionally, KearneyAgricultural Research and Extension Center,which is part of the University of California system, is just outside of the city,which hosts agricultural researchers and experts from REEDLEY, CALIFORNIA around the globe. A good portion of Reedley’s population is employed about 25 minutes away in the Fresno metro area –home to over half-a- million residents, and many of those jobs touch agriculture in some way. It’s not just agriculture, though. “Reedley is also home to Thiele Technologies, an interna- tional leader in the design, manufacture, and integration of high-speed packaging, converting and robotics equipment,” states Terry. “Adventist Health also maintains a full-service, acute-care hospital with full emergency, laboratory, med- ical imaging, and a birthing center. Businesses choose to locate here because of the welcom- ing culture, the available and capable work- force, the opportunities for growth, and the high quality of life present in Reedley.” Reedley is also the home of Reedley College –which specializes in math, science, engineer- ing, and agricultural and aviation technologies. The college maintains an enrollment of over 10,000 students, and 500+ full-time employ- ees, and people come from around the world to Reedley College for its aviation program. The college recently signed agreements between