California Lawmakers Mull Buying Out Farmers to Save Water

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2. They need to start with the factory farm cows and export silage.

I know it's not a politically popular position, but cheap hamburger and cow's milk are not necessities. California does not have to feed cows in other states and nations.

Pistachios and almonds were originally domesticated by humans on irrigated land in dry regions. That's where they grow best. Places like California.

The dairy industry has far too much political power and they've been lying about the origins and health benefits of milk for far too long. Your cheap gallons of milk do not come from cows grazing on green hillsides.

Pistachios and almonds are often singled out as water hogs by the dairy industry alarmed by the increasing demand for vegan milk alternatives. The dairy industry uses more water and pollutes more water.

Personally, I quit buying milk a long time ago. I used to buy milk when our children were small, but I believed the bullshit then and it was family tradition. There was always milk in the refrigerator. My wife is lactose intolerant so we always had vegan milk alternatives as well. At some point my kids started drinking those and left the cows milk to go bad, so I quit buying it.

I do buy cheese. That could just as well be imported from places with ample rain.