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> “…(eg almonds require ~1 gallon of water each;” This always blows my mind (when I think about it). Driving through that region of CA is really jarring becau
by alimov 4y ago
> “…(eg almonds require ~1 gallon of water each;”
This always blows my mind (when I think about it). Driving through that region of CA is really jarring because you can see all the ag work being done in the middle of the desert.. I’ve made the drive between LA and Seattle a number of times and I’m always shocked to see fruits and nuts being grown in such a counterintuitive location. I don’t know much of anything about optimal/suboptimal locations for growing these things, but it sure doesn’t seem like a great use of water. I wonder how much water is wasted just due to the climate in the area.
- jeffbee 4y agoIf this subject is terribly interesting to you, I recommend the book The Dreamt Land. https://www.amazon.com/Dreamt-Land-Chasing-Across-California-ebook/dp/B07GD4N31V https://www.amazon.com/Dreamt-Land-Chasing-Across-California...
- alimov 4y agoAdded to my reading list, thank you. The reviews really sell the author and his style of writing.
- BellLabradors 4y agoAlso Cadillac Desert: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56140.Cadillac_Desert https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56140.Cadillac_Desert