Arizona Water Reductions Impact Agricultural Region

Why it matters locally: While Indiana is not directly impacted by Colorado River water allocations, potential disruptions to the national supply of winter salad greens could indirectly affect food prices and availability for consumers in Indiana.

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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.