The Hispanics, the largest portion of the population, were predominantly of Mexican ancestry, while the predominant ancestries of the Asian populations were Filipino and Laotian. Among the whites, many of the families involved with the dairy industry cite their ancestry as being Italian, Portuguese, and Dutch. The large Hispanic population is reflective of the agricultural nature of the County, where many formerly migrant Mexican laborers have settled, found year-around employment, and become permanent residents and citizens. Hay stacked at a farm near the Competition Site. The stack will be covered wtih tarps in the winter to protect the hay from the rain.
C limate The climate of the Central Valley is comprised of hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters.
The average daytime high from June through September is 90oF or above. Outdoor temperatures can reach 110oF for several weeks during the late summer. The average winter low temperature is in the upper 30's and low 40's. The area usually experiences only 7 days a year when the minimum temperature falls below freezing. May. Summer days are usually clear and cloudless, while winter mornings are often foggy.