From the time that one enters the territory of what is popularly called “Moca” visitors realize that they have entered the richest lands in the Dominican Republic. The deep, black soil grows food for the entire nation and supplies three of the principal proteins consumed in the daily diet of most Dominicans: Eggs, poultry and pork. Foodstuffs from Espaillat province are famous all the way to New York City, and yucca, plantains, coffee, avocados, sweet potatoes, oranges, and mangos are part of the daily harvest. According to the Agro-Business Board (JAD), Moca supplies 65% of national pork production, 72% of national egg production is in the province and 17% of broilers are from Espaillat.