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How is Climate Change Impacting the Nation's Largest Food Producer? (Preview)

Preview: Season 7 Episode 4 | 30s

SoCal farms face increasing food insecurity and inequity amid climate changes.

Climate change is intensifying pressure on California agriculture as water scarcity, heat, pests, and extreme weather strain farms across Southern California. Deepening existing food insecurity, some farmworkers are unable to afford the food they grow. This episode examines inequity, the programs addressing it, and the farms testing new agricultural technologies to secure food access for all.

05/06/2026 | Rating NR

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Earth Focus is a local public television program presented by PBS SoCal

How is Climate Change Impacting the Nation's Largest Food Producer? (Preview)

Preview: Season 7 Episode 4 | 30s

Climate change is intensifying pressure on California agriculture as water scarcity, heat, pests, and extreme weather strain farms across Southern California. Deepening existing food insecurity, some farmworkers are unable to afford the food they grow. This episode examines inequity, the programs addressing it, and the farms testing new agricultural technologies to secure food access for all.

05/06/2026 | Rating NR

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