California farmers forced to switch to low-water crops face prohibitive conversion costs with no clear ROI

California agricultural operators under SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) regulations must transition to drought-resistant crops to comply with water restrictions, but the capital investment in new equipment, land preparation, and crop infrastructure is economically devastating with uncertain profitability timelines. Farmers lack accessible financing solutions and cost-benefit analysis tools to justify these mandatory transitions, leaving many facing potential bankruptcy or forced land sales.