02 August, 2015

Water scarcity forces innovation from farmers


W

ater scarcity is driving California farmers to plant different crops. Growers are switching to more profitable, less-thirsty fruits, vegetables and nuts.

Nowhere is this truer than San Diego County, where water prices are some of the highest in the state.

Grapefruit trees shade the entrance to Triple B Ranches winery in northern San Diego County. The tasting room is a converted kitchen festooned with country knick-knacks.

Read the Environmental News Network  story - “California Farmers Switch to Less Thirsty Crops”.

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