The Healthy Self

The Healthy Self


California Drought: Who's Using Most of the Water?

November 02, 2015

California is experiencing one of its worst droughts on record. What is the implication for produce and other foods grown there?California is experiencing one of its worst droughts on record. The state is home to an agricultural industry with over 400 commodities, producing nearly half the vegetables, fruits, and nuts gown in the country. The impact of household water usage is a drop in the bucket compared to the flood of water necessary to produce meat, dairy, and egg products; particularly when compared to plant foods. Michael Schwartz and guest Marie Oser discuss the drought and its implication on food and nutrition.


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