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California farmers ousted longtime leaders of the organization that supplies their irrigation water

Reformist farmers in California have deposed the leader of the country’s biggest irrigation district, who was known for fighting water regulations. Farmers are accepting less water, which means less farming.

Dan Charles reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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