Farms: Growing California Dried Plums (Prunes) | B-Roll

Dried plums are a crop that can easily be grown in a sustainable way. What makes a great California Dried Plum? Little bit of science, common sense and intuition, according to the California prune farmers highlighted in this video about what goes into producing a great dried plum (prune). Farmers also explain that even though you'll still see tractors on the farm, farmers also rely on smartphones and apps to monitor important processes such as irrigation. It's this blend of nature, technology and experience that makes California Dried Plums not just any old prune. Watch the harvesting process from tree shaking to drying. And when dried plum growers see their naturally sweet finished product, they get pumped up. To learn more about CA dried plums, visit http://www.californiadriedplums.org