Present Day: Diverse Market Goods and Seasonal Labor

In the plains: cotton, corn, vegetables (tomatoes, peppers, squash), peanuts, and pockets of citrus form the backbone of agriculture. On the slopes and terraces: olive groves, vineyards; also figs and pomegranates thrive. Beekeeping (thanks to the maquis and pine cover) and aromatic plants (thyme, trial plantings of lavender) provide additional income. With the climate crisis, water management, drip irrigation, drought-resistant varieties, and increasing soil organic matter are significant issues on the agenda.