Sophie's Choice for Joe Del Bosque on California Farm

Podcast Season 4 Episode 412
The drought story is causing many hardships and forcing tough decisions that could alter the landscape forever in the state of California. Joe Del Bosque has lived through many droughts, but this one has some new factors.

The drought story is nothing new to producers in California. Joe Del Bosque's farm looks different this year as moisture in the usual spots were below normal, allocations are off and he's already made tough choices with more likely to come. Joe has welcome many guests to talk trade and labor with water as the top topic both now and for years before. Those that head to the grocery store may notice many things missing if this cycle continues. 



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