Yuma County grows 90% of the leafy greens the U.S. consumes in the winter. But Arizona relies on water from the Colorado River, which is at record lows.
Winter produce thrives in Yuma County, which is a little bigger than the state of Connecticut, because of its fertile soil, ample sunshine and Colorado River water. In winter, nowhere else in the country has what it takes.
If the article is accurate, it’s grow winter produce there, import it, or do without.
Why are you fuckers raising lettuce in the desert?
If the article is accurate, it’s grow winter produce there, import it, or do without.
At least lettuce is something for human consumption. They also grow alfafa and cotton there…
At least people wear cotton.
And spinach!