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Growing Uncertainty in the Central Valley

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September 16, 2021

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California produces much of America’s food — and now a drought and a pandemic have put the system on edge. (Shutterstock)

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California farmers are facing a multitude of issues including an extreme drought, rising water costs, ongoing labor crisis, and global supply-chain disruptions. All of these factors are affecting the production and quality of crops.

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