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About Shafter, CA

Historically, much of Shafter's economy has been based on agriculture and ag-related industry. Local crops include almonds, pistachios, cotton, grapes and alfalfa as well as some carrots, potatoes and other vegetables. Cotton and potatoes have a special historical significance for the town of Shafter as leading industries in different periods of the town's development. More recently Shafter has become a hub for a variety of economic endeavors including; manufacturing, logistics, and energy. Shafter is home to the Paramount Logistics Park (PLP) (formerly known as the International Trade and Transportation Center (ITTC)), built to facilitate Central Valley access to ports in Long Beach and Los Angeles via the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railway.