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Water worries on iconic farms: Rate hike a threat to flower, strawberry fields, operators say

Posted by: Maven on June 26, 2009 at 5:52 am

From the San Diego Union Tribune:

Those who thought there would be Strawberry fields forever in Carlsbad may have to readjust their thinking. And the same may be true for The Flower Fields, a trademark Carlsbad attraction.

After receiving notice that the city planned to more than double water rates for agriculture, representatives of the two farm operations told the City Council that could kill their operations.

“Water is about 10 percent of our productivity cost,” said Peter Mackauf, general manager of the Carlsbad Strawberry Co. The business has about 60 acres in cultivation, mostly strawberries, at Interstate 5 and Cannon Road. “If you double water costs, you’ve basically eliminated all profit potential,” Mackauf said.

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June 26, 2009 · Filed Under Agriculture, San Diego

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