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That's an interesting idea. I think we also need to consider the possibility that some of these areas experiencing drought might be unfit for agriculture. To pu
by ChrisLTD 5y ago
That's an interesting idea. I think we also need to consider the possibility that some of these areas experiencing drought might be unfit for agriculture. To put it another way, maybe we should be helping the farmers move rather than the water?
- 01100011 5y agoThe issue with that is many of the areas which may have insufficient water have insufficient water because they are otherwise so conducive to agriculture. The CA central valley is amazing for Ag, we've just exceeded the (surprisingly plentiful) natural supply of water because we've grown too much. There are many areas where we would grow even more food if we could only supply the water, and many areas of the country where we often have too much water. Why not solve both issues?
- ChrisLTD 5y agoWill global warming change the viability of Central Valley agriculture beyond the increased occurrences of drought?
- 01100011 5y agoOne of the great things about the Central Valley is the deep topsoil. Eons of erosion have filled the valley with deep, rich soil. You also have relatively favorable weather, with very few damaging storms(i.e. hail, extreme rain/wind, deep freezes). There is also a lot of existing infrastructure and farming culture. I think with more water available, you could see more competition from NV, AZ, etc, but I don't think the Central Valley will be moving away from Ag in any real sense in the foreseeable future.