In Utah, here’s how unconventional crops could save water — and reshape farming
Utah producers are experimenting with outside-the-box crops that might help agriculture survive in a future with less water.
( David Condos | KUER ) As the Colorado River becomes increasingly strained and droughts get more extreme, some farmers and ranchers are experimenting with alternative crops, such as the Kernza grain seen here on Sept. 17, 2024.
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