With another drought, San Joaquin Valley farmers question their future

Apr. 27, 2021 Environment

As California faces the prospect of another drought, farmers in the San Joaquin Valley are questioning the future of agriculture in the state. The area still hasn’t recovered from the last drought, which lasted from 2012 to 2016. There’s no telling how long this one will last.

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Credits

Guest:

Louis Sahagún - staff writer for the LA Times - @LouisSahagun

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Rosalie Atkinson, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser

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