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The U.S. of California is going through the worst in its history. Water are now at dangerously low . The state government has introduced many to try to prevent water shortages. California farmers have stepped in to do their in helping to conserve water. California's agriculture sector has agreed to cut back on its water use by 25 per cent. This will be on a basis. The agreement follows a move by California's governor Jerry Brown to cut water use in cities by 25 per cent. This was introduced as an measure and it made many city angry. They did not want to be the people having to cut back on water.

California's water serves over 30 million people and irrigates nearly six acres of farmland. It is the world's largest and most productive water . It is also one of the most difficult systems because too many people want too water. There is a great for water in the state. Farmers say it is important they get water first because growing food is . However, some crops, like almond trees, need a lot of water. People in the cities say they need water the most to be able to live. There is also demand from California's many golf and for the swimming pools of the people in the state. California’s will be almost 50 million people by the 2020.

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