California Farm Water Coalition

Food Grows Where Water Flows.

The California Farm Water Coalition is the trusted, fact-based voice for California agriculture — sharing the vital story of water's role in feeding our nation since 1989.

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35+

Years of Advocacy

90%

U.S. Winter Vegetables from CA

250k

Annual MOSAC Visitors

Counties Served by MOSAC

1989 Founded during California's six-year drought

Who We Are

A fact-based voice for California agriculture

The California Farm Water Coalition is a non-profit, educational organization committed to sharing fact-based information about the important role water plays in the food, fiber, and nursery products grown in California.

Serve as the unified voice for agricultural water users across California

Represent irrigated agriculture in the media and to policymakers

Educate the public about the benefits of California's irrigated agriculture

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Publications & Multimedia

Fact sheets, interactive resources, and compelling visual media that make the connection between farm water and America's food supply clear and accessible.

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Public Outreach & Social Media

Consumer and industry outreach across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter — bringing the farm water story directly to Californians and national audiences.

Farm Tours & Direct Outreach

First-hand experiences for government officials, media, educators, and the public — seeing California's agricultural water use and conservation firsthand.

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Education Initiative

Museum of Science and Curiosity

CFWC sponsors three interactive educational exhibits at Sacramento's SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity — bringing the story of farm water to life for visitors from across California and beyond.

25,000

sq ft of interactive exhibits

farm water exhibits sponsored by CFWC

250k

expected annual visitors

county region served

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Now Playing on PBS

The Green Desert

A compelling documentary shining a spotlight on the escalating water challenges along the Colorado River — and the farmers of the Imperial and Coachella valleys who supply up to 90% of America's winter vegetables.

Airing now on PBS Stations & streaming

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May 9, 2026

SGMA's New Subsidence Guidance: A Higher Bar, Real-World Impacts

Stricter triggers and heavier monitoring expectations may speed up local decisions. For farms, canals, and rural towns, that can raise near-term pressure and highlight the practical tools needed to adapt.

January 28, 2026

CFWC Releases 2025 Impact Report: A Year of Advocacy, Outreach, and Partnership

December 5, 2025

Mike Wade Receives ACWA Lifetime Achievement Award

Become part of the coalition protecting California's water future

CFWC represents farmers, water agencies, agricultural businesses, and organizations from Shasta to Imperial County. Join us in advocating for fact-based water policy.

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