Because Modesto is less than 2 hours away from many prime locations in California, it has turned the agriculturally based city into a bedroom community. Over 20% of the workforce travels outside of the county to their place of employment.
The E & J Gallo Winery is presently the largest family-owned winery in the United States.
Some other famous businesses like Joseph Farms Cheese was founded by Joseph Edward Gallo, and Rock Climber/Apparel Company Founder, founded by Royal Robins, were founded here in Modesto.
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