Arvin, Agricultural city in Kern County, United States
Located 15 miles southeast of Bakersfield at 449 feet elevation, Arvin sits within a fertile region producing grapes, fruits, cotton, and alfalfa.
The Farm Security Administration established the Arvin Migratory Labor Camp in 1937, marking the first federally operated farm labor camp during the Great Depression.
The Mountain View Oil Field, discovered in 1933, shapes the landscape around Arvin with numerous oil wells reaching formations beneath residential areas.
The Arvin City Council conducts meetings twice monthly, on the second and fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m., allowing residents to participate in local governance.
Environmental Protection Agency data from 2004 to 2006 recorded Arvin experiencing ozone levels beyond acceptable limits for an average of 73 days annually.
Location: Kern County
Website: http://arvin.org
GPS coordinates: 35.20917,-118.82833
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:53
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