California produces hell of a lot of almonds. Almonds grow on trees that demand a lot of water, and a constant flow of it, too. Other crops you can do without f

California produces hell of a lot of almonds. Almonds grow on trees that demand a lot of water, and a constant flow of it, too. Other crops you can do without for a year, or adapt more easily from year to year to new conditions. With almonds, California is locked in. Agriculture in California is unadapted to uncertain conditions.