How the Fresno Scraper helped transform California agriculture and the world
Jul 02, 2026
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - Long before bulldozers and heavy construction equipment reshaped landscapes around the world, a simple invention born in Fresno helped transform California's Central Valley into one of the most productive agricultural regions on Earth. Known as the Fresno Scraper, the ho rse-drawn earthmoving tool was invented by James Porteous in 1883. While it [...] ...read more read less
https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/celebrate-250/how-the-fresno-scraper-helped-transform-california-agriculture-and-the-world/
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