California agriculture provides valuable environmental resources such as open space and habitat.
Irrigated agriculture is committed to protecting wildlife while maintaining farming operations.
California farms provide important environmental benefits, such as habitat for wildlife and migratory waterfowl. Additionally, agriculture often serves as an important food source for many species as harvesting typically leaves some product behind in the field. Crops such as rice and alfalfa have traditionally been criticized for their water use. However, these crops actually provide benefits to the environment. Cultivated agricultural lands cleanse the atmosphere through photosynthesis.