Is agriculture important to Californias economy?
Yes! Agriculture is one of the state’s top industries, providingone in ten jobs. In 2004 the agricultural industry contributed $32 billion to theeconomy through direct sales. When the overall economic impact is figured, theindustry is responsible for over $100 billion by creating jobs for additional products andservices such as transportation and packaging. Ensuring a reliable, affordable supply of water for agriculture is keyto the industry’s continued economic contributions.