Arizona Water Reductions Impact Agricultural Region

Why it matters locally: Washington consumers could see impacts on the availability and price of winter salad greens, as Arizona's Yuma County is a primary source for 90% of the nation's supply during colder months.

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Yuma County, Arizona, supplies 90% of the winter salad greens consumed in the United States. This agricultural production relies on water from the Colorado River. Arizona is preparing for reductions in its Colorado River water allocation. Water from the Colorado River supports extensive farming operations across Yuma County. These operations cultivate various salad greens during the winter months. The anticipated water cuts will affect how farmers manage their irrigation practices and crop production.