2008 CFBF Water Shortage Impact Survey

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger proclaimed a state of emergency in the Central Valley due to severe water shortages. Please complete the survey below. This information will be used to assure immediate actions are taken to address drought conditions and water delivery reductions for counties statewide. Thank you.

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Name

Phone

County

Acerage

Commodities Produced

How much will your operations be affected by rationing this year?

Have you had to take any acreage out of production due to lack of water? If yes, how many acres?

Have you had any specific crop losses? How much (in dollars)?

Have you had to make any water diversions from one agricultural use to another?

To what extent will you rely on groundwater this year?

Have you had to install any new wells? If yes, at what cost?

How efficient are your current irrigation practices? Would increased efficiency help you to close your supply gap?

Have you had to let any employees go as a result of a reduction in your water allocation? How many?

What percentage have your overall input costs increased due to high fuel and fertilizer costs?

Any additional comments:

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California Farm Bureau Federation
Government Affairs
Water Impact Survey
1127 11th St. Suite 626
Sacramento, CA 95814
Fax (916) 446-1391

If you have any questions about the survey please contact Danny Merkley, CFBF Director of Water Resources at (916) 446-4647.

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