1. ---in Southern California
Modern Farming
---in Southern California

2. Location Latitudes: between 30°N and 40°N Western part of the U.S.
Coastal Area
Southeastern part is desert area (Mojave Desert)

3. Characteristics Limited Rainfall (below 250mm) Water Shortage
Sandy Soil and high evaporation rate
Hilly Relief except in the valley
Small Population
High technology level
Support from the government

6. Government is willing to provide grants and subsidies to the farmers
Income

7. ∴Modern Farming Methods are widely used

8. Agricultural technology
Irrigation
Biotechnology
Chemical fertilizers and pesticides
Mechanization

9. Irrigation The Central Valley Project Rainfall diminishes from N to S
Water is pumped out and sent along smaller canals or pipes to the farms in Southern California.
Dams are built to hold back the spring meltwater and released slowly during Summer

10. Biotechnology Produce crops that can resist pests and diseases
Improve the nutritional contents of crops
Improve the flavour and texture of crops

11. Chemical fertilizers and pesticides
Chemical fertilizers are widely used
 soil fertility
Pesticides, insecticides and fungicides are used to control pests and diseases

12. Sprinklers
Common Sprinklers used in Central Valley

13. Another type of Sprinklers:

14. Another irrigation method:

15. Mechanisation --- Tractor

16. Crop Rotation

17. Farmlands in California: