Suggested Read: How One California Farmer is Battling the Worst Drought in 1,200 Years
While many writers have focused on the scientific and political aspects of this prolonged dry spell, few have taken a look at how the permitting and riparian rights processes have played a hand in causing many farmers to go fallow. For an excellent read on these issues and an inspiring story about what one farmer is doing to overcome the system’s shortcomings, check out Sena Christian‘s latest piece here. It’s always great to see a fellow Sacramento native in the big leagues.