[SkyDancer]

I remember when it was reported that central Cal. was producing almost 80% of the veggies for the US.

[patlin]

I was out there in late Jan, early Feb this year & was appalled at what I saw happening. Perfectly good tree groves & fields plucked &/or tilled under. In some fields the trees were still laying there with produce hanging off of them. It must have torn the farmers heart out to have to do that. We have a good friend there who has pulled over 1/2 of his orange grove due to lack of water & govt regulation. Since he is very close to retirement & his son is not interested, I'm sure it won't be long before the rest of his crop follows suit. Right now, all he is keeping going is what the Mennonite Colonies here in SD needs annually.