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• Kern County is the No. 1 producer of almonds in the world. From a Mediterranean climate to quality water infrastructure, this area of the San Joaquin Valley is a sweet spot for almonds
• Almond farmers have been able to reduce their use of water by 33% over the course of 20 years. That makes California the most efficient place to grow almonds on the planet
• Kern County ranks first in almond production, providing about 19% of the entire California crop value
• Kern County produces more than 100 million pounds of almonds annually
• The Magic of Water grows almonds for the entire world, right here in Kern County!
California relies on water from the Sierra Nevada snowpack , which melts to provide runoff to rivers and reservoirs. In normal years, melted snowpack typically supplies about 30 percent of the state’s water supply.
Join the Water Association of Kern County
Help support education, outreach and information about water issues in Kern County.
The Water Association of Kern County is embarking upon a new, stronger effort to educate the general public about water issues that effect Kern County. A newly designed website, videos, Facebook and Twitter are all methods that will be used as a way of reaching the public. Messages will be simple and clear and provide many sources of information about water so that citizens and policy makers can become informed and be better decision makers. Learn More ▸