This is my understanding too. That the types of crops being grown in a given place (like almonds) is a problem and water use could be much less than it is but

This is my understanding too. That the types of crops being grown in a given place (like almonds) is a problem and water use could be much less than it is but we do absolutely need California to grow things because it’s an important agricultural contributor. Other states wouldn’t be able to pick up the slack in California’s absence. Such is my understanding.