Why California’s Peach Orchards Are Disappearing and What Comes Next
<h2>California’s Peach Orchards Face a Changing Landscape</h2> <p>The rolling hills of California’s Central Valley, once synonymous with endless rows of peach trees heavy with golden fruit, are undergoing a quiet transformation. Farmers are increasingly choosing to remove peach trees, a shift driven by shifting market demands, rising operational costs, and environmental pressures. This trend reflects…