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Agave: California's Rising Miracle Crop

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English - November 28, 2023 03:08 - 3 minutes - 2.19 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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Agave, a plant native to the hot, arid regions of South America and the Caribbean, is commonly harvested and used for spirits like Tequila and Mezcal. Currently, Agave production has been on the rise in the US, with cultural and environmental implications. KCSB's Devon Szalva has the story.