date:Jul 15, 2021
other areas, he says. There are a lot of effects that these policies around water have that are not being considered. Its pretty devastating.
The threat to row crops
Another effect is on California row crops, such as melons or tomatoes. Ive heard of many scenarios this year--whether its fallow ground thats set aside for row crops or tearing out existing orchards, he says. Though farmers are going to try and keep their permanent crops alive, whether its almonds, pistachios, wine and table grapes