It’s legitimately nuts just how much food grows in California.
The state’s $54B agriculture industry is responsible for ⅔ of US fruits and nuts and more than ⅓ of its veggies. Which begs the question: Is it a problem to have so many eggs in one basket?
With cracks in the food supply chain, and California’s persistent drought, farms are drying up while costs increase.
Federal and state governments are investing billions in infrastructure to combat this threat, but it’s sure to be a relevant subject for decades to come.
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Agriculture
