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According to the California Air Resources Board’

According to the California Air Resources Board’s report on their FARMER program, California’s greenhouse gas emissions are down 368,000 MTCO2e (metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent).
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Grooving to the rhythm of agriculture in the Coach

Grooving to the rhythm of agriculture in the Coachella Valley! 🎶 From juicy dates to vibrant citrus fruits, this lineup of commodities is music to our taste buds. 🍊🌴

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Happy National Pet Day! Meet the pups of our staff

Happy National Pet Day! Meet the pups of our staff here at the California Farm Water Coalition. 🐶

Wednesday loves playing with toys and playing catch and Chestnut is just the strong silent cuddling type. 🎾💤

Hunter loves car rides, jogging, peanut butter puzzles, and his stuffed bear. 🏃‍♂️🥜

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After two back-to-back storms, California lakes in

After two back-to-back storms, California lakes increased their water levels. The two lakes with the largest percentage increase were Folsom Lake, rising from 66% to 72% capacity, or 115% of its historical average, and Millerton Lake, rising from 72% to 78% or 114% of its historical average.

This #NationalWaterWeek, take a second to remember

This #NationalWaterWeek, take a second to remember where your water comes from. It takes hard work and #CAWater infrastructure to bring it from the mountains (or the ground!) to your home. Learn more at QuenchCA.com #QuenchCA

Ever wonder how much water goes into your breakfas

Ever wonder how much water goes into your breakfast? This infographic breaks it down! From sweet orange juice to savory omelettes, see the surprising amounts needed to produce your morning meal.

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The state’s drought from 2012 to 2016 led to abo

The state’s drought from 2012 to 2016 led to about 540,000 acres of fallow farmland in 2015, costing the state’s economy $2.7 billion in gross revenue and 21,000 jobs. With the lack of precipitation, farmers increasingly pumped groundwater to irrigate crops, depleting those resources.

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Brussels sprouts are grown year-round in Californi

Brussels sprouts are grown year-round in California, and 90 percent of all Brussels sprouts found on American tables come from California (and from Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Mateo, in particular).

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According to the California Air Resources Board’s report on their FARMER program, California’s greenhouse gas emissions are down 368,000 MTCO2e (metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent). California farmers and ranchers are dedicated to ensuring the sustainability of our land and its supplies! 💪🚜🌱#CFWC #CaliforniaAgriculture #InSeason #CAwater #Farming #foodgrowswherewaterflows #whatsfordinner #eatcalifornia #californiafarmsandranches ... See MoreSee Less

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As of 4/12, all storage reservoirs in California are at least 70% total capacity, and in some reservoirs even reach 95-100% capacity according to DWR.#cfwc #californiaagriculture #inseason #cawater #farming #foodgrowswherewaterflows #whatsfordinner #eatcalifornia #californiafarmsandranches ... See MoreSee Less

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To combat ongoing weather extremes in California, DWR has released a new State Water Project Risk-Informed Strategic Plan. This plan aims to take proactive measures to mitigate hazards, such as severe hydrologic circumstances, rising water supply demand, and deteriorating infrastructure.#cfwc #californiaagriculture #inseason #cawater #farming #foodgrowswherewaterflows #whatsfordinner #eatcalifornia #californiafarmsandranches ... See MoreSee Less

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