Farmer Explains Why California Flushes 95 Percent Rainwater to Ocean

Farmer Explains Why California Flushes 95 Percent Rainwater to Ocean

“It is really disheartening to see what’s going on. I mean, my own kids are wondering whether they should even try [farming]. Because they’re saying ‘dad, doesn’t look like there’s a future.’ And I can’t tell them they’re wrong.” Siyamak sits down with Mark Nakata, a multi-generational farmer and CEO of California United Water Coalition. Nakata gives us an insider preceptive on what farmers are facing in California and his efforts to save his fa…