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Archive Home > 2009 > July > 26 > Climate causing California farmers to sweat a little

Climate causing California farmers to sweat a little

Half the Central Valley used to be able to grow apples, cherries and pears, but now, only 4 percent can

By Margot Roosevelt / The Bulletin
July 26, 2009

The Lockes have tilled the rich soil along the Mokelumne River since 1850. Now, Chris Locke, 57, looks forward to passing down his orchards of 40,000 walnut trees to his four sons.

But the threat of global warming has him worried. “I talk to my boys about climate change,” he....

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