But almonds are a high-value crop. If the price of water went up substantially, the almonds would get a little more expensive, but demand wouldn't collapse. I

But almonds are a high-value crop. If the price of water went up substantially, the almonds would get a little more expensive, but demand wouldn't collapse. I don't think it's right to say we shouldn't grow almonds in California, though they should pay for their water. > using prehistoric water to farm Alfalfa is crazy IMO Agreed -- completely insane. And we wouldn't, if water cost what it should cost.