But almonds are a high-value crop.  If the price of water went up substantially, the almonds would get a little more expensive, but demand wouldn&#x27;t collapse.  I don&#x27;t think it&#x27;s right to say we shouldn&#x27;t grow almonds in California, though they should pay for their water.<p>&gt; using prehistoric water to farm Alfalfa is crazy IMO<p>Agreed -- completely insane.  And we wouldn&#x27;t, if water cost what it should cost.