“The Green Desert” Documentary Now Available to Stream
“The Green Desert,” a documentary that gives viewers a closer look into farming practices in the arid Southwest, including the challenges of water shortages and the effects of climate change, is now available to stream on the PBS App. Several Western Growers members make an appearance in the documentary, including Vessey & Co., Anthony Vineyards, Tudor Ranch, Belk Farms and West-Gro Farms. This is a must-watch for those interested in protecting the future of agriculture. “The Green Desert” is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV and Vizio.
“The Green Desert” Synopsis: America’s harshest climate is home to the nation’s breadbasket and it is in a fight to survive. The desert valleys of Imperial, Coachella and Yuma produce 90 percent of the winter vegetables consumed in the U.S. Agriculture in this region depends on Colorado River water delivered from the All-American Canal. Imperial Valley harvests leafy greens by the truckload, delivering over 1 billion servings a year. The alfalfa it grows is the bedrock of the food supply chain, making dairy and meat production possible. “The Green Desert” presents a dazzling kaleidoscope of farming in the arid Southwest against the backdrop of water shortages and historic lows in the storage reservoirs of Lake Powell and Lake Mead, caused by a 20-year drought and the effects of climate change. -Michelle Rivera
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