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Amy Quinton

Amy Quinton is the environment reporter at Capital Public Radio in Sacramento. After starting her career in television news she quickly discovered that public radio allowed her the time to do the in-depth journalism she loved. She has also reported for New Hampshire Public Radio, WFAE in Charlotte,WAMU in Washington D.C. and American Public Media's "Marketplace." Her work has received numerous awards from professional associations including the Society of Professional Journalists and the Society of Environmental Journalists.Follow Amy on Twitter: @CapRadioQuinton

Shahar Caspi tends to peppers and other vegetables at his small community-supported farm in California's Sierra Nevada foothills. The Israeli transplant uses water-efficient farming methods he learned working the arid land back home.

More pigs, less water: One Israeli transplant charts a course for drought-stricken California

Environment

With California heading into its fifth year of drought, many in the state are looking for more water-efficient ways of growing food. One transplanted Israeli farmer is helping show the way.