SACRAMENTO , California farmers can grow more food more profitably if they switch to water-saving crops and change their irrigation practices in response to the state’s ongoing drought, according to a study released Sept. 8. A report issued by the Oakland-based Pacific Institute says farmers in the Central Valley could save enough water to fill up to 20 new reservoirs by making several changes to curb wasted water. For the full story visit www.venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/08/states-farmers-can-profit-by-saving-water-report/
