Sweet Corn Production in California

California is a leading producer of sweet corn (Zea mays), growing, harvesting, and marketing high-quality varieties for both fresh and processing markets. This educational video, dedicated to the legacy of Dr. Mahlon Hile, Professor Emeritus at Fresno State and founder of the Sweet Corn Enterprise Management Program, explores the technical foundations of the state’s sweet corn industry. Produced as part of a CDFA-sponsored project to train the next generation of vegetable workers, the film covers the complete production cycle in California's unique agricultural regions.