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

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