The food you eat

California family farms and rural communities depend on a reliable supply of irrigation water. Without water, farms cannot survive, small businesses that provide material and services to farms are hurt and communities suffer. Many of the farms and communities throughout the state rely on water from the federal Central Valley Project, the State Water Project and local irrigation and water districts. It’s important for Californians to understand the vital link between reliable supplies of water for farms and the food they eat and fiber for the clothes they wear.

Why is that important? Because California farms are in the business of growing food and fiber for people just like you. It doesn't get any more basic than that. California's farmers provide a food supply that is safe, healthy and affordable, and that's critical when you look at the instability around the world today.

Think about that the next time you're paying three bucks a gallon for gas that was supplied from somewhere far away.