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Table of Contents | Key Messages  | Water and Irrigated Agriculture  | Irrigated Agriculture in Montana  |  The Paradox of Irrigation Efficiency  | Hydrology of Irrigated Agriculture  |  Assessing Consequences of Changing Irrigation Methods | Water Policy and Irrigated Agriculture |  Adapting to Change  | Conclusion  | List of Contributors  | Glossary  | Footnotes | References

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