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Drought and Water Issues

How The Drought Is Changing Agriculture In California

KVCR | By Lesley McClurg

Published June 22, 2015 at 11:30 AM PDT

Water scarcity is driving farmers to plant different crops. Growers are switching to more profitable and less thristy fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Capital Public Radio's Lesley McClurg reports on how the drought is changing agriculture in California.

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