California grows 43 percent of the nation’s fruits, nuts, and vegetables and more than 90 percent of its almonds, grapes, and broccoli. California farmers need water to grow food.
1. About 6,800 gallons of water are required to grow a day’s worth of food for a family of four.
2. 40% of global agricultural output comes from irrigated crop land.
3. California grows 43% of the nation’s fruits, nuts and vegetables and more than 90% of its almonds, grapes and broccoli.
4. Kern County farmers grow more than 250 different crops!
5. California farmers need water to grow food.
