Agave: California's Drought-Resistant Crop Hope
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Coalinga Colleges Farm of the Future is pioneering a solution to Californias water crisis by growing agave, a crop that uses significantly less water than pistachios. With a donation from Wolf Farms, the farm is testing agaves potential to thrive on minimal irrigation, potentially saving pistachio fields from being idle due to water restrictions. The farm aims to explore agaves long-term viability and secure grants for research on its water needs and market potential. This initiative also supports student training in carbon farming for sustainable land practices.
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