https://freerepublic.com/tag/caholes/ en-us Wed, 2 Sep 2009 02:58:43 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2330022/posts SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 Food Aid Grows in California's Agricultural Heart Central Valley Residents Struggle as Recession, Limited Water Supplies Hit Farms; 'This Is the Worst I've Ever Seen It' By JIM CARLTON SELMA, Calif. -- The combined punch of drought, water restrictions and recession has created an ironic situation in California's Central Valley: Officials are handing out tons of food in the heart of one of the nation's most productive agricultural regions. At a dusty flea market in this Fresno County town last week, more than 800 people -- many farmworkers -- lined up for two weeks' supply of cereal,... Wall St. Journal https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2330022/posts#comment Wed, 2 Sep 2009 02:58:43 GMT