forced the state to shut down a major hydro electric power plant this week. cnn s dan simon takes a closer look at the problems and concerns created by this drought. when we re harvesting cantaloupes, what we re looking for is this golden color that you see right there. it s harvest season at joe s farm in central california. these organic cantaloupes picked from the fields at the peek of perfection. take that little piece and give it a taste. delicious. isn t it? this is what we grow here. but growing has become increasingly difficult as the drought crisis intensifies and water becomes even more scarce. you ve been a farmer your entire life. is this the worst you ve seen it? this is the worst. i have trouble sleeping sometimes because i just don t know if we re going to have enough water to get to the end. faced with dwindling water, he already made the painful decision in the spring to