California’s Peach Orchards Are Vanishing—Here’s Why
“`html Why California’s Peach Orchards Are Disappearing The rolling hills of California’s Central Valley once produced nearly 70% of the United States’ peaches. Today, the orchards are thinning. Farmers are removing peach trees at an accelerating rate, replacing them with almonds, pistachios, or even grapevines. This shift is driven by economics, climate pressures, and changing…