Bernice Yeung talks about the not-so-sweet story of California's strawberry industry

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Ninety percent of America's strawberries are grown in California. But to keep up with this demand, farmers have no choice but to exceed government regulations for fumigates, a type of pesticide that may be detrimental to the health of nearby communities. 

Bernice Yeung of the Center for Investigative Reporting spoke with ARN about the ongoing problem.