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On the other hand, not being a farmer admittedly, I'd assume there's some reason the almonds are grown there of all places rather than somewhere with cheaper water, is the climate good for them there or something, water consumption aside?
The climate is great. Historically they have been grown in similar areas. And don't forget the cheap migrant labor.
California generational farming. It's wising up, but ever so slowly. Blue Diamond Almond company, I'd say, is about half its presence now since 2000. Before 2000 the irrigation canals was practically free-flowing year-round. It's a cash crop -- so if it can grow, you know. But yeah, it is still over-the-top for a naturally arid area.