RE:stevia first
I did send a email to Stevia First about the drougt in Calif. Got the answer below: "Thanks for your message. The California drought will not affect us to a significant extent. For one, stevia is a relatively small herbaceous plant that requires much less water than thirsty fruit and nut trees common in California's Central Valley. Second, and most important, we're pioneering approaches to stevia production that greatly reduce the amount of leaf required for the same amount of pure stevia extract."