Week One: Whither California Agriculture: Up, Down, or Out? Some Thoughts about the Future.California produces approximately 400 different food crops, with more than 25 million acres under cultivation. The range of climates and geography in the state make it one of the most diverse agricultural regions in the world, but it faces challenges. Competition for resources such as water, land, and labor, and increasing global competition are making agriculture in Califonria increasingly difficult. The picture in this post shows an artichoke picker outside of Castroville, the self-proclaimed "artichoke capitol of the world."
--Brent W.
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