February, 2022
Weekly Wave,
Water Resources Research Center,
Tucson, AZ,
February, 2022
By Michael Seronde, WRRC Program Manager
During the winter months, as much as 70% of the leafy greens found in grocery stores are grown within 100 miles of Yuma, AZ. At the end of January, I traveled to Yuma with my peers in Class 30 of Arizona Project CENTRL to gain a better understanding of some of the challenges facing this important agricultural region. We saw firsthand what goes into getting Yuma area-grown produce into homes across the US and Canada. Our experience is focused on water, labor, and border issues; all interconnected with the region’s agriculture.
Image: Produce Fields in Yuma, AZ, Michael Seronde