It’s Finally Raining Again

Connor Moon

After a terrible fire season this year with over 250 thousand acres of burned land spread across the state, the rain has finally returned ridding us of the possibility for more fires and for its annual constant downpour until late spring. After the long drought that plagued the state not 5 years ago, we in Sustainable Agriculture are very grateful for its return. This is because of its effect on surrounding wildlife companions like birds and coyotes, who get rid of unwanted pests. The rainy season keeps keeps the coyotes numbers up, maintaining a healthy population control over deer, which are increasingly common and eat plants in the garden (Like our poor orchard. Rest in peace). Birds, rely on the rain to predict when mating season comes and use the opportunity to eat small pests that freshy after rain, sit on top of leaves exposed. Rain is pivotal to a sustainable garden and surrounding wildlife.