
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Current Agave Crisis
The tequila industry is booming, but agave’s fluctuating prices make for an unstable business for those who farm it.
- story: Alec Jacobson
- photos: Alec Jacobson
The tequila industry is booming, but agave’s fluctuating prices make for an unstable business for those who farm it.
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